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OPM-MEG (Cerca)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Address: CENTRAL CORRESPONDENCE UNIT, LONDON, SW1A2HB, England

Contact Name: Oliver Howard

Contact Email: oliver.howard101@mod.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 03067986065

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
2800000.0 GBP
Published
03 Feb 2026, 16:01
Deadline
30 Nov 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
01 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
06 Apr 2026, 22:59
Category
works
CPV
33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cerca Magnetics Limited
Official Source
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Description

There is a requirement to conduct research to understand the effect of blast exposure on brain function. The Supplier will complete the following: a. Construction of a self-contained mobile OPM-MEG laboratory on Magnetic Shields Ltd site in Kent, UK. Packaging means it will be in a standard "high cube" shipping container suitable for moving by MOD with all internal items secured. b. Engage with the University of Nottingham to conduct a validation exercise on the completed scans.

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Opportunity Context

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