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Published 18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Precision CellRad+ Cell Irradiation System

Official notice

Authority: University of Salford (Charity / VCSE)

GoodsBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£99,000£99,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 31 Aug 2025
Contract term 7 mostarts 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.

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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 #1Lot 1Cancelled 7 moSMEPublished value£99,000
Contract period: 15 Sept 2025 — 15 Apr 2026 (7 mo)Eligibility: SME eligibleDelivery: North West
Value
£99,000 exc. VAT · £99,000 inc. VAT
33111000 X-ray devices33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Award Criteria Specifications 60% Warranty/Aftercare/Service 10% Price 20% Sustainability 10% Total 100%

Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation
    For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal" link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
Last source update
18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
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
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
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
for full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal" link: in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

Timeline

5 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Tender notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BST
  2. Latest notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
  3. Clarification questions by390 days ago
    30 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Submission deadline389 days ago
    31 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
  5. Contract starts374 days ago
    15 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded toValueDateStatus
supplier not published18 Aug 2025Cancelled

Notice history

7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Aug 2025
  1. Procurement termination notice published
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BSTUK12
  2. Published value updated
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
  3. Status changed to cancelled
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
  5. Deadline withdrawn
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
  6. Buyer details updated
    18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
  7. Tender notice published
    14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BSTUK4

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 4WT [email protected]

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
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender