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NCA20973 Cardiology Equipment Service Contracts, GE, Easter Bush

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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19 Nov 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for a five-year service and maintenance contract for specialised cardiac ultrasound machines and probes located at the Easter Bush campus in Midlothian, UK. This project is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on medical research and education. The procurement method was an open procedure, executed with a sole supplier, GE Medical Systems Ltd, which was essential due to its status as the original equipment manufacturer. The contract was signed on 18 November 2020 with a total value of £137,694.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in medical equipment maintenance and services, to engage with a leading academic institution. Companies with experience in servicing diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, particularly in the cardiovascular field, would be well-suited to consider future procurement opportunities at the University of Edinburgh. This contract highlights the potential for collaboration and service provision in the healthcare sector, fostering growth for businesses in medical technology and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCA20973 Cardiology Equipment Service Contracts, GE, Easter Bush

Notice Description

5 year Service and maintenance contract for specialised cardiac ultrasound machines and probes with associated offline measurement and reporting software. Training and demonstration of scanning techniques and measurement software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: 2. 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);. GE are the original equipment manufacturer and as such are the only company that can service this equipment with invalidating warranties etc. The equipment software is managed and upgraded appropriately through the OEM. No other supplier would be able to take ownership of this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636594
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400006
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,694 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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