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Near Infra-Red Tower for Hospital for Small Animals

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a Near Infra-Red Tower for the Hospital for Small Animals, located in Edinburgh, UKM75 region. This procurement process, classified under the education industry, focuses on upgrading outdated and irreparable surgical endoscopy equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform. The contract, valued at £60,171.78, was signed on 5th February 2025. The procurement stage is complete, following a limited procurement method due to the unique technical requirements and the absence of competition.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical technology and surgical equipment. Companies with innovative solutions for endoscopic visualisation platforms, particularly those integrating near infra-red (NIR) technology for applications such as sentinel lymph node mapping and tumour margin identification, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Large-scale suppliers like Arthrex LTD, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for growth in partnering with renowned institutions like the University of Edinburgh to address advanced technical demands in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Near Infra-Red Tower for Hospital for Small Animals

Notice Description

The Hospital's existing surgical endoscopy equipment has evolved over several decades to many incompatible, outdated and irreparable systems, which can no longer be serviced and, as such, are now obsolete. The intention is to rationalise the equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features such as a fluorescence (Near Infra-Red - NIR) unit that meets all requirements in joint surgery while meeting thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs and reducing service/maintenance costs

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Hospital's existing surgical endoscopy equipment has evolved over several decades to many incompatible, outdated and irreparable systems, which can no longer be serviced and, as such, are now obsolete. The intention is to rationalise the equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features such as a fluorescence (Near Infra-Red - NIR) unit that meets all requirements in joint surgery while meeting thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs and reducing service/maintenance costs. Recent advances in surgical endoscopy have enhanced the precise and efficient identification and diagnosis of lymph node pathology. These developments represent a valuable addition to surgical capabilities, particularly in cancer surgery, which is a significant portion of the Hospital's soft tissue surgical caseload.

Procurement Information

The hospital's current surgical endoscopy equipment has developed over several decades into a collection of incompatible, outdated, and irreparable systems. These systems can no longer be serviced and are now classified as obsolete. The objective is to consolidate the equipment into a single, multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features, such as a fluorescence (Near Infrared - NIR) unit. This platform must meet the requirements for joint surgery while also addressing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs, with the added benefit of reducing service and maintenance costs. The equipment was required to meet the following critical criteria: Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping and Intraoperative Localization: When used with Indocyanine Green (ICG) injection, allows for rapid and accurate identification of sentinel lymph nodes, significantly reducing surgical time. This application is crucial in procedures requiring the detection of metastatic nodes, enhancing the accuracy of cancer surgeries. Gastrointestinal Tract Viability: By injecting ICG intravenously, this provides real-time visualisation of vascularisation in the GI tract within 20-30 seconds. Non-viable areas are easily identified as they do not fluoresce, enabling surgeons to make informed decisions during procedures such as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) and volvulus surgeries. Tumour Margin Identification: Administering ICG 24 hours before surgery, particularly for liver tumours and insulinomas, highlights tumour margins effectively. This method shows promise for future applications, including conjugation with tumour-specific markers for enhanced fluorescence and precision in tumour resection. Skin Flap Viability: Confirming the viability of skin flaps after raising and placement. Injecting ICG intravenously helps verify that flap edges are viable and not kinked, thus ensuring successful outcomes in reconstructive surgeries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523356
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33168100 - Endoscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,171 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 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
aoughton@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

ARTHREX

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523356
    Near Infra-Red Tower for Hospital for Small Animals - The Hospital's existing surgical endoscopy equipment has evolved over several decades to many incompatible, outdated and irreparable systems, which can no longer be serviced and, as such, are now obsolete. The intention is to rationalise the equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features such as a fluorescence (Near Infra-Red - NIR) unit that meets all requirements in joint surgery while meeting thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs and reducing service/maintenance costs

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