Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Reading
Po Box 217
READING
RG66AH
Contact
Claire Milham
Telephone
+44 1183787629
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
University
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
A system for non-invasive preclinical ultrasound imaging
Reference number
UOR/LAB/23/002
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
For the purchase of a system for non-invasive preclinical ultrasound imaging. A single system is to be purchased that will permit visualisation of all of the following preclinical models:
• Mouse embryos and zebrafish at resolutions down to 30 µm using an ultra-high frequency transducer (up to 71 MHz).
• Mouse hearts and the vasculature in genetic and drug-induced models of disease at 30 µm resolution using a transducer of 30-40 MHz with a frame rate capable of imaging heart rates of up to 750 beats per minute. ECG-gating is also required for 3D reconstruction of the heart.
• Rat hearts and the vasculature in genetic and drug-induced models of disease (as detailed above for mice) using a transducer of ~29 MHz.
• Mouse or rat brains (requiring a lower frequency transducer of ~22 MHz).
Additional capability is required for upgrading for imaging of pig hearts and the vasculature (requires low frequency transducers of 4-10 MHz) and for photoacoustic imaging.
The system must have the following provision:
• Integrated physiology traces for small animals, including display of ECG, respiration waveform, and body temperature.
• Capability for capturing B-mode and M-mode images, and for analysis of the images to provide data on cardiac and vascular function and dimensions in the above preclinical models (including strain and speckle-tracking).
• Capability for Power Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler, Pulsed-Wave tissue Doppler and colour Doppler for assessment of blood flow.
• Capability for contrast imaging.
The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to FUJIFILM Visualsonics Inc. following the expiry of 10 full calendar days after the expiry of this notice.
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: 368,500 EUR
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
For the purchase of a system for non-invasive preclinical ultrasound imaging. A single system is to be purchased that will permit visualisation of all of the following preclinical models:
• Mouse embryos and zebrafish at resolutions down to 30 µm using an ultra-high frequency transducer (up to 71 MHz).
• Mouse hearts and the vasculature in genetic and drug-induced models of disease at 30 µm resolution using a transducer of 30-40 MHz with a frame rate capable of imaging heart rates of up to 750 beats per minute. ECG-gating is also required for 3D reconstruction of the heart.
• Rat hearts and the vasculature in genetic and drug-induced models of disease (as detailed above for mice) using a transducer of ~29 MHz.
• Mouse or rat brains (requiring a lower frequency transducer of ~22 MHz).
Additional capability is required for upgrading for imaging of pig hearts and the vasculature (requires low frequency transducers of 4-10 MHz) and for photoacoustic imaging.
The system must have the following provision:
• Integrated physiology traces for small animals, including display of ECG, respiration waveform, and body temperature.
• Capability for capturing B-mode and M-mode images, and for analysis of the images to provide data on cardiac and vascular function and dimensions in the above preclinical models (including strain and speckle-tracking).
• Capability for Power Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler, Pulsed-Wave tissue Doppler and colour Doppler for assessment of blood flow.
• Capability for contrast imaging.
The University has published this VEAT notice and intends to award a contract to FUJIFILM Visualsonics Inc. following the expiry of 10 full calendar days after the expiry of this notice.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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:
Absence for technical reasons due to the patents and requirement to have the key features of the instrument which are 1) the ability for ultrasound imaging across the spectrum of preclinical models using low to high frequency transducers (4 - 71 MHz), 2) capability for high resolution (30 µm) cardiovascular and cardiac imaging and analysis in small animal preclinical models with high heart rates, 3) capability for brain imaging in mice and rats, 4) capability for upgrading for photoacoustic imaging and 5) fully integrated software for instrument operation and data analysis
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
UOR-LAB-23-002
Title
A system for non-invasive preclinical ultrasound imaging
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 October 2022
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
FUJIFILM Visualsonics Inc.
Joop Geesinkweg 140
1114AB Amsterdam
Country
Netherlands
NUTS code
- NL - Netherlands
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
University
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: 368,500 EUR
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: 368,500 EUR
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Reading
Reading
RG6 6UR
Country
United Kingdom