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

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Published
31 October 2023
Submission deadline
30 November 2023
Estimated value
£550,000
Place of performance
UKG3
Procedure
Open procedure
Lots
1
Notice number
032200-2023
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0410b2
Official source
Official source

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 prec…

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The contracting authority is THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom).
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