OPM-MEG (UoB)
Estimated value
£550k
Awarded value
£550k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
03 Feb 2026
Description
The requirement is to conduct research to understand the effect of blast exposure on brain function, using Optically-pumped Magnetometers - Magnetoencephalography (OPM-MEG). This study aims to begin to understand exposure and brain health effects in key groups of service personnel by measuring blast exposure with a variety of platforms as well as brain effects measurable by performance in cognitive tests, in blood testing, as well as detailed MEG brain scans.
Scope
- Reference
- OPM-MEG (UoB)
- Total value
- £549,830.68 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2028
- CPV classifications
- 73100000 85150000
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 23 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£550k
Award date
28 Jan 2026
Contract start
26 Jan 2026
Contract end
31 Dec 2028
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 28 Jan 2026 · Contract period 26 Jan 2026 — 31 Dec 2028
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