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Published 14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Precision CellRad+ Cell Irradiation System

Official notice

Authority: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) (Education)

GoodsBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£99,000£99,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 31 Aug 2025
Contract term 7 moends 15 Apr 2026 · starts 15 Sept 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Precision CellRad+ Cell Irradiation System is a state-of-the-art benchtop X-ray irradiation platform designed for continuous, controlled cell irradiation. This advanced system provides a safer, costeffective, and sustainable alternative to gamma radioisotope-based irradiation, eliminating the need for isotope handling, storage, and disposal. Its compact design and built-in shielding allow installation directly within the laboratory, without the requirement for costly infrastructure modifications.

The CellRad+ is simple to operate, requiring no specialised X-ray knowledge, and features an intuitive touchscreen interface with password-protected access. It plugs into any standard A/C outlet and includes an integrated dosimeter with advanced Automatic Dose Control (ADC) for precise dose setting and reproducibility. Automatic warm-up extends tube life, and the system supports remote diagnostics and web-based support from product specialists for minimal downtime.

The system operates across an energy range of 10-150 kV with a maximum current of 6.25 mA, allowing versatile irradiation settings for different experimental requirements. An electrically

operated turntable (2 RPM) ensures uniform dosing, while the integrated closed-loop heat exchanger maintains optimal operational stability. The irradiation chamber (W 12" × D 12" × H 14") accommodates a wide range of sample formats, with a beam coverage of 12" (30 cm) and sourceto-sample distance of 17" (44 cm). The system is NRTL certified by Intertek for electrical safety and maintains an Excel-based exposure/user log that can be exported via USB for audit and compliance purposes.

These features make the CellRad+ ideally suited for applications including cancer cell biology, tissue and stem cell research, nanoparticle studies, and immunotherapy investigations.

CPV: Miscellaneous medical devices and products · X-ray devices

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Cancelled 7 moSMEPublished value£99,000
Contract period: 15 Sept 2025 – 15 Apr 2026 (7 mo)Value: £99,000 exc. VAT · £99,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1

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How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Award Criteria Specifications 60% Warranty/Aftercare/Service 10% Price 20% Sustainability 10% Total 100%

Conditions of participation1

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BST
Last source update
18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-048718
Latest notice
Procurement termination notice (UK12)
Classification (CPV)
Miscellaneous medical devices and productsX-ray devices
Delivery area
North West (UKD3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587ce Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
31 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
30 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

14 Aug 2025 → 15 Sept 2025 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BST
  2. Latest notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
  3. Clarification questions by
    30 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Submission deadline
    31 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
  5. Contract starts
    15 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Aug 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BST
    UK4
  2. Procurement termination notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
    UK12
  3. Status changed to cancelled
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded toValueDateStatus
supplier not published—18 Aug 2025Cancelled

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Salford

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-CHC: RC000666 · GB-PPON: PDHR-3751-QPQR 43 The Crescent, Salford, North West, M5 4WTContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Procurement termination notice tenderProcurement termination noticeUK12Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
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