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Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement

University Of Edinburgh

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09 Oct 2026 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured a multimodal retinal imaging platform for research, supplied by Heidelberg Engineering. The system combines spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), OCT angiography (OCTA) and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO), with high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging. It also provides validated eye-tracking and scan-registration functions. The purchase supports continuity of the university’s longitudinal research by keeping new imaging compatible with data collected over 15 years. The equipment is for use at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. This is specialist medical imaging equipment rather than a general-purpose imaging system; suppliers would need to offer an integrated platform with the specified retinal imaging and data-compatibility capabilities.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Heidelberg Engineering Ltd through a limited procedure without a prior competition. The university cited technical requirements and compatibility with its existing research data as the reason for selecting the Spectralis platform. The evaluation criteria were technical quality, weighted at 90%, and price, weighted at 10%. One bid was recorded. The contract value is £82,000. The data lists two active awards and two active contracts for the same supplier and requirement, each recorded at £82,000; the figures are separate and should not be combined. One contract was signed on 13 August 2026 and the other on 5 October 2026. No contract period is stated.

This award demonstrates demand at the University of Edinburgh for specialist retinal imaging that can support longitudinal research without disrupting established datasets or protocols. A credible competitor when this requirement next comes to market would need to provide integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, and validated eye-tracking and scan registration. Strong evidence of interoperability with historic research data, and of the ability to preserve comparability and data integrity, would be central to the case. Suppliers would also need to show that established imaging and analysis protocols can continue without extensive re-validation. The award was made through a limited procedure on technical grounds, so a broadly capable imaging product would not by itself address the buyer’s stated requirement.

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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.

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/095742-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
9 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Heidelberg Engineering Ltd

Further Information

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