# OPM-MEG \(Cerca\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [MINISTRY OF DEFENCE](/buyers/ministry-of-defence/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Cerca Magnetics Limited](/suppliers/cerca-magnetics/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £2,800,000
- Tender value: £2,800,000
- Award date: 28 November 2025
- Published: 3 February 2026
- Contract start: 1 December 2025
- Contract end: 8 May 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 2f7edb00-ad1a-4840-a635-d805f0f236fc-882019
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1134b0-0b92-4ba8-8373-89e010e82b53

## Description

There is a requirement to conduct research to understand the effect of blast exposure on brain function\. The Supplier will complete the following: a\. Construction of a self-contained mobile OPM-MEG laboratory on Magnetic Shields Ltd site in Kent, UK\. Packaging means it will be in a standard "high cube" shipping container suitable for moving by MOD with all internal items secured\. b\. Engage with the University of Nottingham to conduct a validation exercise on the completed scans\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7edb00-ad1a-4840-a635-d805f0f236fc-882019)