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# Tender For The Supply And Installation Of A Flash SARRP - University Of Birmingham

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tender-for-the-supply-and-installation-of-a-flash-sarrp-university-of-birmingham-ocds-h6vhtk-0410b2). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a in-vivo radiation research platform (SARRP) capable of delivering X-ray irradiation at both conventional (~2-5 Gy/min) and ultra-high dose rates (FLASH; >40 Gy/sec). The system is required for both cultured cells (e.g. immortalised cell lines, primary cell cultures, 3D spheroids/organoids) as well as in-vivo models. The system must be capable of delivering X-ray irradiation at FLASH dose rates (>40 Gy/sec) and be integrated within a shielded cabinet that is safe to use.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham-urn-133784)
- **Published Value:** £550,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 November 2023 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- **Delivery Location:** UKG3
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0410b2`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tender-for-the-supply-and-installation-of-a-flash-sarrp-university-of-birmingham-ocds-h6vhtk-0410b2#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.in-tendhost.co.uk%2Funiversityofbirmingham%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tender-for-the-supply-and-installation-of-a-flash-sarrp-university-of-birmingham-ocds-h6vhtk-0410b2#participate

## Description
The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a in-vivo radiation research platform (SARRP) capable of delivering X-ray irradiation at both conventional (~2-5 Gy/min) and ultra-high dose rates (FLASH; >40 Gy/sec). The system is required for both cultured cells (e.g. immortalised cell lines, primary cell cultures, 3D spheroids/organoids) as well as in-vivo models. The system will be used in scientific research to explore the biological impact of X-ray irradiation delivered at FLASH dose rates, particularly in terms of cell survival, growth of tumors, and impact on critical cellular structures such as DNA. This research spanning cancer, molecular and cellular biology aims to contribute to our further understanding of FLASH radiation, and to move this towards the clinic for the benefit of cancer patients treated with radiotherapy.
The system must be capable of delivering X-ray irradiation at FLASH dose rates (>40 Gy/sec) and be integrated within a shielded cabinet that is safe to use. Accurate and real-time dosimetry is very important. The system should have a stage which is manoeuvrable in three directions (X, Y and Z) plus a user-friendly and computer interface for precise cell positioning, but also come complete with a CCD camera for sample focusing and real-time monitoring. Continuing support in the maintenance and accuracy of dose delivery of the equipment is essential.
Please refer to Appendix A for full specification of requirements via www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active

- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Contract Period:** 07/01/2024 to 31/03/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032200-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-10-31T16:15:17.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-10T20:59:46.220Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0410b2