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Heart Attack Diagnosis Software Development

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Aug 2026 at 13:47

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured medical software development services to turn its prototype heart-attack diagnosis algorithm into a production software application classified as a medical device. The tool is intended to support more accurate diagnosis in emergency departments. The work covers software development, testing, regulatory approval and ongoing support under a Master Services Agreement and an initial Statement of Work. The supplier must produce reliable and maintainable software and work to medical-device requirements in the UK, EU and USA. Delivery is associated with the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. The buyer is a public university and central purchasing body. The requirement is specialised rather than general software development, combining clinical technology, regulated product development and implementation expertise.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, including a second stage with successive reduction. The University of Edinburgh awarded the contract to Evidencio, a Netherlands-based SME, on 8 July 2026. The active contract value is £247,800. The tender’s estimated value was £180,000 including VAT. The contract period is stated as 360 days, with a wider Master Services Agreement anticipated for five years and an option to extend or award further work for one to four years. Evaluation was split equally between technical quality and price, at 50% each. Two bids were received, both from SMEs and EU suppliers. Bids were submitted electronically in English, and variants were not allowed.

This procurement indicates demand for suppliers able to productionise clinical algorithms as regulated medical-device software, rather than merely build a prototype or conventional application. A credible competitor would need proven medical-software development experience, supported by example projects and references, and the ability to work within UK, EU and US regulatory frameworks. It would also need an ISO 13485-aligned quality management system, test-oriented development, a documented test strategy, robust human code review and resilience checking. Strong project governance, transparent progress reporting and disciplined risk and cost management are central requirements. Suppliers must protect proprietary intellectual property, avoid public-facing AI systems and automated code generation, and ensure the core logic remains deterministic. Openness to regulatory audits is also essential.

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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/077258-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
£247,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Evidencio

Further Information

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