Award

IBDSENSE Medical Device Prototype

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is initiating a tender process for the development of a medical device prototype titled "IBDSENSE Medical Device Prototype." The procurement falls under the Education industry category, with the primary focus on designing a proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge intended for use in medical environments. The tender is currently active and is being conducted as an open procedure, with an electronic submission required. The tender period closes on 17th July 2025, and the award period starts immediately after, on the same date, with bid openings also scheduled for 17th July 2025. Located in Edinburgh, the contracting process is overseen by the University's central purchasing body, with a project budget set at £350,000. The procurement seeks suppliers with expertise in medical device design, engineering, and development.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical technology sector to collaborate with a prestigious academic institution. Companies skilled in fluorescence technology, medical prototyping, or engineering specifically tailored to healthcare environments are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will have the potential to influence and access the medical device market with a new, innovative product—creating growth opportunities through a partnership that could be extended until 2028, depending on mutual agreement. Additionally, there exists the option for contract modification, allowing flexibility for additional services during the development process. Interested parties must demonstrate a robust economic standing, including a minimum turnover of £750,000 annually over the past three years, and can gain further insights into community benefits offered to Edinburgh and South East Scotland through this procurement.

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Notice Title

IBDSENSE Medical Device Prototype

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a design, engineering and development supplier in the medical device field to develop a new proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge. The desired outcome from this partnership is a pilot prototype of a Fluorometer and its cartridge that is operational and able to be used successfully in a hospital or medical clinic environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a design, engineering and development supplier in the medical device field to develop a new proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge. The desired outcome from this partnership is a pilot prototype of a Fluorometer and its cartridge that is operational and able to be used successfully in a hospital or medical clinic environment.

Options: Options for contract modification to extend until Pilot Prototype is developed or up until September 2028. The Buyer reserves the right to vary this contract to include additional services for the next 3 years within the aim to develop a pilot prototype. This variation will be done by mutual agreement between the Buyer and successful bidder. There is no guarantee of additional services other than the awarded services in this procurement.

Renewal: Options to extend until Pilot Prototype is developed or up until September 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801797
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541294
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

72242000 - Design-modelling services

72244000 - Prototyping services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 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
Jorga Maria Koppers Couper
Contact Email
jcouper@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

EG TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532702
    IBDSENSE Medical Device Prototype - The University of Edinburgh is seeking a design, engineering and development supplier in the medical device field to develop a new proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge. The desired outcome from this partnership is a pilot prototype of a Fluorometer and its cartridge that is operational and able to be used successfully in a hospital or medical clinic environment.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541294
    IBDSENSE Medical Device Prototype - The University of Edinburgh is seeking a design, engineering and development supplier in the medical device field to develop a new proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge. The desired outcome from this partnership is a pilot prototype of a Fluorometer and its cartridge that is operational and able to be used successfully in a hospital or medical clinic environment.

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