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Somnofy Device Sleep Studies

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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24 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process to acquire advanced sleep monitoring devices for clinical sleep studies. The contract, signed on 11th February 2025, involves the purchase of Somnofy Device Sleep Studies solutions, specifically tailored to the university's needs, from the supplier Vitalthings AS. This procurement falls under the education category, with delivery centred at the University of Edinburgh, located in the UKM75 region. The procurement follows a limited method where an award procedure was conducted without prior publication due to the specialised nature of the product, which is currently the only option suitable to meet the university's requirements. The contract is valued at £233,600 GBP.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative health technology and medical devices, particularly those capable of supplying bespoke solutions tailored to specific scientific research requirements. Companies in the field of advanced sleep monitoring technologies, featuring capabilities like cloud-based software integration, might find this type of procurement appealing to demonstrate their unique technological offerings. Such specialised tenders suggest a preference for high-quality, cutting-edge solutions, making them ideal for well-established firms looking to expand their portfolio within the educational and clinical research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somnofy Device Sleep Studies

Notice Description

Sleep monitoring devices for sleep studies

Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Edinburgh, based at the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, had engaged with supplier Vitalthings AS regarding a proposed procurement of an advance sleep monitoring device which incorporates a cloud-based software. The device Somnofy SM-100 and associated cloud subscription are deemed as a key component for their respective clinical studies.

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a purchase contract to Vitaltings AS for the purchase of wireless sleep monitors sue to the bespoke nature of the product being the only suitable option meeting the University's requirements currently available on the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797023
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528847
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VITALTHINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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