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Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition)

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process titled "Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition)" within the Education industry category, primarily located in the UKM75 region. The contract, awarded on the 1st of April 2025, involved the acquisition of a new cardiac ultrasound machine for The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute. The procurement was conducted using a limited method due to technical reasons, specifically the absence of competition. GE Healthcare was selected as the supplier for their Vivid E95 model, which seamlessly integrates with the pre-existing equipment in the facility.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology, particularly those capable of providing high-quality and robust imaging solutions. Additionally, companies offering maintenance and technical support services for advanced medical equipment will find this opportunity suitable. Large-scale enterprises with experience in animal cardiology imaging systems will be well-positioned to cater to such specialised procurement needs, enhancing their market presence and client portfolio within the veterinary and educational sectors.

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Notice Title

Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition)

Notice Description

The Small Animal Cardiology Services at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute has received funding to replace its current cardiac ultrasound machine. As a specialist veterinary referral cardiology centre, the facility receives a high volume of cases, including cats, dogs, and sometimes exotic species. Given the diverse range of body conformations and sizes, the replacement machine must be robust and can provide exceptionally high-quality imaging. These cases range from straightforward to highly complex cardiac conditions, the functionality of a replacement machine must reflect this, with high sample rates, colour mapping, tissue Doppler imaging, strain and 3D capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Small Animal Cardiology Services at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute has received funding to replace its current cardiac ultrasound machine. As a specialist veterinary referral cardiology centre, the facility receives a high volume of cases, including cats, dogs, and sometimes exotic species. Given the diverse range of body conformations and sizes, the replacement machine must be robust and can provide exceptionally high-quality imaging. These cases range from straightforward to highly complex cardiac conditions, the functionality of a replacement machine must reflect this, with high sample rates, colour mapping, tissue Doppler imaging, strain and 3D capability.

Procurement Information

The equipment selected is GE HealthCare's Vivid E95 procured via a Non-Competitive Action due to competition being absent for technical reasons. The primary reason for selecting the Vivid E95 is its compatibility with the facility's existing library of probes and clinical imaging software. This ensures; - Existing library of probes - Seamless integration with the archive of clinical imaging. - Continuity of workflow as newly acquired studies are analysed offline, allowing detailed image analysis while new scans are conducted simultaneously. - Continuity of the current offline analysis software, as the existing software remains fully compatible. As well as the primary justification below are various points that are advantageous; - Experienced with the functionality, purchasing a newer model will ensure the transition is seamless with no need for re-training. - Current equipment is extremely reliable and received excellent technical support and replacement of parts required when required with minimal disruption to the facility. - The models are future-proofed for Microsoft upgrades and are compatible with university firewalls, our current DICOM and the proposed new VNA. The machine will be included in the pre-existing service contract for multiple GE machines on campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794987
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527275
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

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months 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
mritchi7@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

GE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527275
    Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition) - The Small Animal Cardiology Services at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute has received funding to replace its current cardiac ultrasound machine. As a specialist veterinary referral cardiology centre, the facility receives a high volume of cases, including cats, dogs, and sometimes exotic species. Given the diverse range of body conformations and sizes, the replacement machine must be robust and can provide exceptionally high-quality imaging. These cases range from straightforward to highly complex cardiac conditions, the functionality of a replacement machine must reflect this, with high sample rates, colour mapping, tissue Doppler imaging, strain and 3D capability.

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