Award

LagoX spectral imaging machine

  • University of Exeter

F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-016358

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-046a14

Published 23 May 2024, 3:49pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Exeter

Northcote House

Exeter

EX4 4QH

Contact

Dave Burchill

Email

d.burchill@exeter.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 11111111

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK - South West (England)

National registration number

RC000653

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.exeter.ac.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

LagoX spectral imaging machine

Reference number

UOE/2024/058/DB

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The University intends to purchase a LagoX Spectral Imaging machine due to the following reasons:

The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes:

• X-ray

• Bioluminescence

• Fluorescence

• 10 mouse capacity

• Patented LED technology

• Air cooled camera

• Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system)

• Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology

• Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £300,000

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK - South West (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University intends to procure a LagoX spectral imaging machine via the negotiated procurement route.

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated without a prior call for competition

  • The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
    • absence of competition for technical reasons

Explanation:

The LagoX has a combination of unique features not found in other in vivo imaging platforms that offers uniquely comprehensive imaging ability. This includes:

• X-ray

• Bioluminescence

• Fluorescence

• 10 mouse capacity

• Patented LED technology

• Air cooled camera

• Increased sensitivity (MDR 36% above any other system)

• Future field upgradable 3D bioluminescence technology

• Full compatibility with other imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT and MRI included)

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section five. Award of contract/concession

Contract No

UOE/2024/058/DB

Title

LagoX Spectral Imaging Machine

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract/concession

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 May 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire

Southern Scientific

Scientific House, Henfield Business Park

Henfield

BN5 9SL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £300,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

royal Court of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom