Notice Information
Notice Title
Heart Attack Diagnosis Software Development
Notice Description
Creation of software application classed as medical device. The University of Edinburgh has developed a novel algorithm which may improve the accuracy of heart-attack diagnosis in the emergency department. A prototype of this software has been developed. The objective of this procurement is to identify a supplier to create a productionised version of this software tool, which for regulatory purposes in the UK, USA and EU would be classified as a 'Medical Device'. Such a supplier will have exceptional competence in software development, and prior experience in creation of software classed as a 'Medical Device'. The supplier will be expected to (but not limited to...); Demonstrate their prior expertise via example projects and references Utilise modern, reliable, and maintainable programming language/s, frameworks and components to deliver the project. Operate a quality management system in line with ISO13485 and follow any and all relevant guidance set by medical regulatory bodies in the UK, EU and USA in relation to production of software classed as a 'medical device' Utilise test-oriented development and design and deliver a test strategy for the development Operate a sophisticated project management approach and transparent progress reporting and governing to maximise potential success of the project Demonstrate how they will manage risk and uncertainty to ensure the project falls explicitly within the cost appetite Be open to regulatory audit, if required, by a medical regulator in the UK, EU or USA; or, by a third party acting for the University for regulatory outcomes, which may include desktop review or site visit The University anticipates awarding a Master Services Agreement to set the basis of the engagement and an initial engagement Statement of Work for the creation, testing and regulatory approval.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Short summary Creation of software application classed as medical device. The University of Edinburgh has developed a novel algorithm which may improve the accuracy of heart-attack diagnosis in the emergency department. A prototype of this software has been developed. The objective of this procurement is to identify a supplier to create a productionised version of this software tool, which for regulatory purposes in the UK, USA and EU would be classified as a 'Medical Device'. Such a supplier will have exceptional competence in software development, and prior experience in creation of software classed as a 'Medical Device'. The supplier will be expected to (but not limited to...); Demonstrate their prior expertise via example projects and references Utilise modern, reliable, and maintainable programming language/s, frameworks and components to deliver the project. Operate a quality management system in line with ISO13485 and follow any and all relevant guidance set by medical regulatory bodies in the UK, EU and USA in relation to production of software classed as a 'medical device' Utilise test-oriented development and design and deliver a test strategy for the development Operate a sophisticated project management approach and transparent progress reporting and governing to maximise potential success of the project Demonstrate how they will manage risk and uncertainty to ensure the project falls explicitly within the cost appetite Be open to regulatory audit, if required, by a medical regulator in the UK, EU or USA; or, by a third party acting for the University for regulatory outcomes, which may include desktop review or site visit The University anticipates awarding a Master Services Agreement to set the basis of the engagement and an initial engagement Statement of Work for the creation, testing and regulatory approval. The estimated value of the tender represents an initial cost appetite of GBP180k (including VAT) (which the University may review from time to time), with contingency for potential additional work packages over the maximum term of the agreement. The estimate does not reflect an offer or promise of business above any contract which is ultimately signed by the parties. AI Policy; Due to the proprietary nature of the IP in this engagement and the human-safety implications of this technology; A.The supplier at no time will be permitted to expose or query any part of the IP the University provides to the supplier to any public facing/internet connected AI system (including but not limited to ChatGPT, Grok, Claude etc.). Any other automated system is only to be used with permission of the University and with proper transparency about how it operates and is isolated from potential data harvesting or exfiltration. B.The supplier shall not utilise any other AI to automatically generate the code base or any substantial part of it. (i.e. 'Vibe coding') C.AI must not be utilised in the core logic, the app must be deterministic D.The supplier shall be required to undertake human code review and resilience checking in addition to any automated tools The complete requirements are set out in the procurement documentation. Award The University anticipates awarding a Master Services Agreement contract with a supplier for software development services for a period of 5 years, and an initial statement of work for the development of the productionised software product and supporting this through regulatory approvals. Variation and options The University reserves the right to award additional work packages to the winning Tenderer via the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition
Renewal: The option to extend or award for a further 1-4 years for additional deliveries, service or support
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a1aa
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059515-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
72212180 - Medical software development services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £180,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 24 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- jpike2@ed.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1316502759
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH1 1HT
- Post Town
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM13 City of Edinburgh
- Delivery Location
- TLM75 City of Edinburgh
-
- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- City Centre
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Further Information
Notice URLs
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