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Covid-19 Specialist Research Software

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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03 Aug 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the University of Edinburgh, which has awarded a contract for the development of Covid-19 specialist research software. This initiative falls under the education category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender successfully completed and the contract signed on 30 July 2020. The total contract value is £162,000, aimed at accelerating the development of a fluorescence imaging and Raman spectroscopy platform for Covid-19 research purposes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focused on healthcare technologies. Companies with expertise in fluorescence imaging, Raman spectroscopy, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The successful supplier for this contract was Firefinch Software Ltd, highlighting the potential for small and medium enterprises to participate in substantial public contracts, especially in innovative sectors like research and development addressing urgent health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid-19 Specialist Research Software

Notice Description

Accelerated development of a fluorescence imaging and Raman spectroscopy platform for Covid-19 research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist research software development services to provide accelerated development of a fluorescence lifetime imaging and Raman spectroscopy platform which can be used with endoscopic fibre imaging bundles to probe lung tissue for disease, drug efficacy, tumour margins, etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391635
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise.aird@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

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

FIREFINCH SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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