OPM-MEG (UoB)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · awarded 28 January 2026
£550k
Award value
£549,830
1
Supplier
Recorded as a large business
31 Dec 2028
Runs until
from 28 Jan 2026
Who
| Buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LONDON |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
University Of Birmingham |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Research and experimental development services CPV 73100000 |
| Notice published | 3 February 2026 |
What it is for
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.
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