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Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status.

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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18 Aug 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status." The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, published this tender using a limited procurement method. The buying organisation sought consultancy services to develop a plan for translating a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype to a medical device. The procurement stage was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming to maintain valuable knowledge created across related projects. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Services Ltd for a value of £96,000 on 18th August 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in medical device development and consultancy services for regulatory compliance. Companies with experience in translating research prototypes to regulated products will find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The University of Edinburgh's initiative to advance robotic bronchoscopy technology indicates further potential collaborations and future contracting processes, opening avenues for businesses to engage in innovative healthcare projects and establish long-term partnerships in this evolving industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status.

Notice Description

The consultancy services the subject of this Notice are to help develop an implementation plan for the translation of a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The consultancy services the subject of this Notice are to help develop an implementation plan for the translation of a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype, designed to access the peripheral lung for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status; and to ascertain the costs and resources required to support this.

Procurement Information

The proposed robotic bronchoscopy work is directly related to previous work targeting the same clinical need (lung diagnostics), and there is a potential for the robotic system to be used to guide fibres and microendoscopes developed by the Universities of Edinburgh and Bath. As such, there is considerable value is maintaining and sharing knowledge created across these projects which a new supplier could not match. This project is expected to last 6 weeks and inform a longer term and much larger delivery project, the subject of a separate tendering exercise should this pilot proposal prove viable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000703833
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456665
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20223 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Tony Newjem
Contact Email
tony.newjem@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 9YL
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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456665
    Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status. - The consultancy services the subject of this Notice are to help develop an implementation plan for the translation of a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status.

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