Official UK procurement notice
Precision CellRad+ Cell Irradiation System
Authority: University of Salford (Charity / VCSE)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionPrecision 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 publishedLot #1Lot 1CancelledPublished value£99,000
- Value
- £99,000 exc. VAT · £99,000 inc. VAT
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How this buyer will score bids.
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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).
Award Criteria Specifications 60% Warranty/Aftercare/Service 10% Price 20% Sustainability 10% Total 100%
- Condition of participationFor 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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587ceFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- 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
Timeline
5 published dates · Europe/London- Tender notice published14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BST
- Latest notice published18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
- Clarification questions by390 days ago30 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline389 days ago31 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts374 days ago15 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 18 Aug 2025 | Cancelled |
Notice history
7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Aug 2025- Procurement termination notice published18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BSTUK12
- Published value updated18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
- Status changed to cancelled18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
- Procurement method changed18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
- Deadline withdrawn18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
- Buyer details updated18 Aug 2025, 16:22 BST
- Tender notice published14 Aug 2025, 12:19 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender