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Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement

University Of Edinburgh

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14 Aug 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured a multimodal medical imaging platform for delivery to the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. The requirement is for Heidelberg Engineering’s Spectralis platform, supporting integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO). It also covers high-resolution imaging of the retina and choroid, together with validated eye-tracking and scan-registration capabilities. The equipment is intended for ongoing longitudinal research and must remain compatible with more than 15 years of existing research data. This is a goods procurement for specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment, rather than a general medical equipment supply. The selected supplier is Heidelberg Engineering Ltd, a UK-based SME specialising in ophthalmic imaging technology.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University of Edinburgh awarded the single requirement to Heidelberg Engineering Ltd because its Spectralis platform met the essential technical and interoperability requirements. The award is active and the contract was signed on 13 August 2026. The contract value is £82,000. Evaluation was based on technical compliance with the required integrated imaging functions, retinal and choroidal image resolution, eye-tracking and scan-registration capability, and compatibility with established longitudinal research data and protocols. The buyer concluded that an alternative platform would undermine comparability with historical datasets and create significant risks for research continuity and protocol validation.

This procurement indicates demand for specialist ophthalmic imaging platforms that can integrate multiple imaging modalities and support high-resolution retinal and choroidal research. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need proven SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO capability, reliable eye-tracking and scan registration, and demonstrated interoperability with established research datasets. Experience supporting longitudinal clinical or academic research would be important, particularly where equipment must preserve comparability across many years of data collection. Suppliers would also need the technical capacity to support validation of imaging and analysis protocols and to manage the risks associated with replacing an established platform. The selected supplier’s SME status shows that this scale of specialist equipment supply can be delivered by a focused technology provider rather than only by a large multinational.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh intends to award a contract for the purchase of a multimodal imaging platform to Heidelberg Engineering as their Spectralis platform meets all the essential technical requirements and maintains compatibility with existing longitudinal research data collected over 15 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Heidelberg Spectralis platform is required to maintain compatibility with over 15 years of existing longitudinal research data. It is the only solution that meets the essential technical requirements for integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, and validated eye-tracking and scan registration capabilities. Use of an alternative platform would compromise comparability with historical datasets, create significant risks to the integrity and continuity of ongoing research, and require extensive re-validation of established imaging and analysis protocols. For these technical and interoperability reasons, the University of Edinburgh intends to award this contract to Heidelberg Engineering.

Procurement Information

The Heidelberg Spectralis platform is required to maintain compatibility with over 15 years of existing longitudinal research data. It is the only solution that meets the essential technical requirements for integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, and validated eye-tracking and scan registration capabilities. Use of an alternative platform would compromise comparability with historical datasets, create significant risks to the integrity and continuity of ongoing research, and require extensive re-validation of established imaging and analysis protocols. For these technical and interoperability reasons, the University of Edinburgh intends to award this contract to Heidelberg Engineering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e459
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077567-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
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

Heidelberg Engineering Ltd

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