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Brunel University London (BUL) is seeking suppliers to provide a research-grade EEG System that meets the requested specification. The Potential Supplier will be expected to provide (or be able to provide access to) pre-sales technical advice and support, and have a good understanding of the key features and aspects of the equipment they are selling to the University. The Division of Psychology needs a modern and flexible EEG system to cater for both teaching and research needs. The Division is looking to purchase an EEG system with at least 128 EEG channels (gel-based) and at least 6 external channels for EOG, earlobe references, EMG, etc. The EEG System is expected to be an active system, without the need for online referencing. It needs to have the capacity of using traditional references such as linked earlobes. This machine must have the capacity to be used in hyperscanning setups, which means, splitting the system in at least 2 x 64 EEG channels or 4 x 32 EEG channels. The system will be used for Psychology experiments (teaching and research) and as such a trigger box (to register events with precise timing), and also an auditory and visual stimuli tracker for precise control of the trigger delays are expected. It is also expected that the system would have the capacity for monitoring other psychophysiological signals such as respiration, galvanic skin response, and temperature. It is expected that the system can be used to send triggers and stream online EEG data from Matlab. The University would like the EEG electrodes to be compatible with TMS. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free ofcharge, from the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal when the opportunity goes live.

PLEASE IGNORE THIS NOTICE and refer to new notice with Ref tender_355569/1182817 published 23rd February, 2023. The Division of Psychology requires a state of the art and flexible fNIRS system to support both teaching and research needs. The Division requires a system that can measure oxy-, deoxy- and total-haemoglobin in human brain tissue. The system must have a minimum sampling rate of 5 Hz, a minimum of 100 channels (with options to increase if required) and be able to synchronise with popular stimulus delivery software (e.g. Psychopy, Psychotoolbox and E-Prime) to ensure precise timing of stimuli presentation and brain responses. The system must be suitable for use in the laboratory spaces already available at Brunel, have options for different sensor configurations (to allow for recording from different regions of the brain). The system must also be supplied with a user-friendly graphical interface (i.e. with little training UG, PG and doctoral researchers would be able to use the system unsupervised), data processing and analysis tools and a function to export data to formats read by other open-source software. A one-year service and parts agreement and technical support package is required, as is initial setup support provided in person. The Division would also require the system software to be compatible with Microsoft windows and future proofed against windows upgrades. It is anticipated that this system will significantly enhance the Brunel psychology research environment, compliment existing research tools (e.g. MRI, eye-tracking) and increase options for collaboration with Brunel and with external colleagues. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, from the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal when the opportunity goes live.

Brunel University London's Department of Economics and Finance has integrated a specialist programme configured on as a zero-credit module on the University's Brightspace teaching platform: Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)® Program Level I exam. The Provider is expected to deliver to students that successfully complete all the taught MSc modules In MSc Banking and Finance, and MSc Finance and Investment, a programme intended to prepare those successful students to undertake the February Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)® Program Level I exam based on their current calendar. A trainer (training team) that is qualified to teach CFA® Program Level I material is required to deliver this programme from late June to early July; this follows the official release of the MSc final module results to the students, which is normally in the middle of June. The programme needs to deliver the CFA® Program Level I curriculum over 10-days from 9am to 5pm allowing for breaks (in the morning, at lunch time and in the afternoon), normally at Brunel University London campus; Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, United Kingdom, UB8 3PH. The intensive programme to be followed by two further days of revision focused on the February exam (the timing of which will depend on the release by CFA® Institute of any updated instruction for that exam). To facilitate the revision towards the February exam, students also need access to an Online Portal and/or Mobile Resources. This should include test banks, notes, on-line reading materials plus as is appropriate interactive on-line support (e.g., 17.30-19.00 weekdays). Access to the on-line resources and/or mobile app, the University will provide to students passing all the taught modules and would be required for student access for the start of the 10-day intensive programme. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge from the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal when the opportunity goes live.

Brunel University London's Physiotherapy Department is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to provide Ultrasound System Support to its expanding and innovative Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Programmes. The Department is a leader in higher educational instruction based Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound training for accredited programs including its Post Graduate Certificate MSK, foot and ankle Post Graduate Certificate, guided injection module and soon to launch international program run jointly between Brunel University London and the highly regarded teaching team from The Ultrasound Site Ltd. The Physiotherapy Department has established relationships with large National Health Service trusts and organisations to provide training support to staff. The cohort for these programs is multi-disciplinary including Sonographers, Physiotherapists, General Practitioners, Sports and Exercise Medicine Consultants, Rheumatologists, Accident and Emergency Consultants, Orthopaedic Consultants and more from both Radiology and point of care environments. The following support and services are required; - Twenty (20) ultrasound systems per day, dependent on student numbers. To be provided on site at Brunel University Campus, Uxbridge. o Please provide the model information o Systems need to be mobile ultrasound units with power leads be able to connect to projectors / Television screens via High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) leads include high frequency linear probes with a minimum frequency 12 MHz and x2 Curvilinear x2 high frequency hockey stick probes The proposed systems may need to be trialled as part of the tendering process - An application specialist on site during taught days (may be option to reduce this once teaching team familiar with devices) Provision required for Thirty (30) days (8am - 6pm), including some weekend provision. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, from the Brunel e-Sourcing Portal when the opportunity goes live.

The University are seeking a peer-to-peer engagement platform to aid student recruitment; the platform should have a range of abilities which allows for the following: chat functionality, virtual events hosted through a microsite, ability to showcase our student ambassador chats and a function to create a safe space for group chats. The contract is for 5 years minimum term with the option to extend one (1) plus one (1) years. To access the tender documents, please register on our ESourcing portal: https://esourcing.brunel.ac.uk