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NCA21276 NeurEye Project App Development

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process for the NeurEye Project App Development, awarding the contract to Blum Health Ltd. This procurement falls under the education industry category and involves creating a proof-of-concept wellness application using retinal image analysis to provide health insights. The project is located in Edinburgh, with key dates including the contract signing on 23rd September 2024 and the award notice published on 17th October 2024. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the research and development nature of the project under regulation PRA - 6(4)(a) GPA - 33(4)(a). The contract, valued at £66,054.07, is classified as a service contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health technology, research, and app development. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Blum Health Ltd, who can leverage their expertise in creating innovative solutions for health and wellness, are well-suited to compete in such specialised research and development projects. Participation in similar tenders can help businesses gain recognition, expand their portfolios, and establish partnerships with renowned academic institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Title

NCA21276 NeurEye Project App Development

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh, on behalf of the NeurEye Project, has awarded a contract to Blum Health Ltd for delivery of a proof-of-concept wellness application for using retinal image analysis to provide health insights. This contract is a grant funded piece of research development. The NeurEye Framework is a collaborative research project between UoE, The app produced would not have commercial use in and of itself; but may form the basis of future development of a commercially viable product if successful. This however would be privately funded and not connected to the University in any way other than UoE retaining the IP of the research. The product developed is created purely for the purpose of this research, experimentation, study or development

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been let under regulation PRA - 6(4)(a) GPA - 33(4)(a) Where the products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development, but contracts awarded in reliance on this subparagraph shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs The University of Edinburgh, on behalf of the NeurEye Project, has awarded a contract to Blum Health Ltd for delivery of a proof-of-concept wellness application for using retinal image analysis to provide health insights. This contract is a grant funded piece of research development. The NeurEye Framework is a collaborative research project between UoE, The app produced would not have commercial use in and of itself; but may form the basis of future development of a commercially viable product if successful. This however would be privately funded and not connected to the University in any way other than UoE retaining the IP of the research. The product developed is created purely for the purpose of this research, experimentation, study or development

Procurement Information

Under regulation PRA - 6(4)(a) GPA - 33(4)(a) Where the products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research, experimentation, study or development, but contracts awarded in reliance on this subparagraph shall not include quantity production to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780850
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516409
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,054 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 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
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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

BLUM HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516409
    NCA21276 NeurEye Project App Development - The University of Edinburgh, on behalf of the NeurEye Project, has awarded a contract to Blum Health Ltd for delivery of a proof-of-concept wellness application for using retinal image analysis to provide health insights. This contract is a grant funded piece of research development. The NeurEye Framework is a collaborative research project between UoE, The app produced would not have commercial use in and of itself; but may form the basis of future development of a commercially viable product if successful. This however would be privately funded and not connected to the University in any way other than UoE retaining the IP of the research. The product developed is created purely for the purpose of this research, experimentation, study or development

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