Aston University · Awarded contract

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Supply, Installation, Service and Maintenance of Helium-4 Optically Pumped Magnetometer (OPM-MEG) System for Aston University

Awarded 01 Feb 2024

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Awarded01 Feb 2024

Value£1,600,000.00

SupplierMag4Health

AgencyAston University

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryHealth & Medical

Expires in 2y 3mo5y term, 55% elapsed

Awarded 1 Feb 2024Expires 31 Jan 2029

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Aston University awarded a 5-year contract to Mag4Health for the supply, installation, service and maintenance of a Helium-4 Optically Pumped Magnetometer MEG system (OPM-MEG), from February 2024 to January 2029, valued at approximately AUD 1,600,000.

The contract was awarded without a call for competition under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (32.2(b) ii) due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as Mag4Health is the only available supplier of Helium OPM-MEG technology.

The system is required for extensive clinical trials, capable of operating up to 8 hours a day with examinations lasting up to 2 hours per subject.

The Helium OPM-MEG technology dissipates 20 mW per sensor, unlike Rubidium OPM-MEG which dissipates about 500 mW to heat the Rubidium at 150°C, simplifying long-term operation without active heat removal.

Helium OPM technology has been used in space and proven to work continuously for 10 years.

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