For the upgrade or replacement of the preclinical MR-PET system

The Qld National Imaging Facility Node (NIF) is located in the Centre for Advanced Imaging (CAI) at UQ. NIF houses an internationally unique facility allowing simultaneous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging in small animals. The operating systems, while state of the art when installed in 2012, are encroaching end of life.As such, UQ seeks Offers for the supply of equipment and services to upgrade or replace the current two separate component Magnetic Resonance Positron Emission Tomography (MR-PET) system to a fully integrated commercial MR-PET system with a new single operating system.

UQ has issued this ITO in order to achieve the following objectives and benefits:

• Objective: Upgrade or replace the current two separate component MR-PET system to a fully integrated MR-PET system with a new single operating system.
• Benefit: Simultaneous control of the MRI and PET from a single software platform greatly enhancing the integration of the MRI and PET data acquired.
• Benefit: facilitate increased collaboration with industry, universities, research centres, and institutions, and keep Australia at the leading edge of MR-PET research.

For detailed information on the specific goods / services sought under this tender, please review the "UQ2104B – Schedule B – Supply requirements and response" in "Part B.1 Requirements".

Suppliers, please note the following key dates and times:

• 2.00pm AEST, Wednesday 23 June 2021: All questions, requests for information or clarification for this ITO are to be submitted via the 'Ask a Question' function or by emailing [email hidden] no later than this date and time.
• 11.00am AEST, Wednesday 30 June 2021: Offer closing date and time. Your Offer and any supporting documentation must be submitted electronically via QTenders no later than this date and time.