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Retinal Imaging Machine

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process for a Retinal Imaging Machine, classified under the education industry. Situated in Edinburgh, UK, this procurement followed an open procedure method, and the contract was signed on 5th July 2017, with a total value of £108,368.73. The equipment is vital for the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, providing advanced capabilities such as optical coherence tomography and OCT angiography. This procurement was justified to be awarded without competition due to the absence of alternatives for technical reasons.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical equipment, particularly those offering innovative imaging technologies. Companies capable of providing complex and unique solutions tailored to specific technical requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The focus on such specialised goods indicates a demand for suppliers who can deliver high-quality products while demonstrating the ability to meet unique technical specifications outlined by contracting authorities like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

Retinal Imaging Machine

Notice Description

Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Retinal imaging machine capable of taking optical coherence tomography, fundus image, and OCT angiography. Also includes PC and software, table, and a widefield lens. The SPECTRALIS's unique combination of multiple retinal scanning modes in one machine is unparalleled and presents us with a versatile and cost-effective option for facilitating our research activities, while protecting and future proofing our investment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000505832
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290542
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£108,368 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jen.paterson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316514575

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290542
    Retinal Imaging Machine - Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

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