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VEAT Notice for Mobile EEG

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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25 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to ANT Neuro UK for a mobile EEG system without prior competition due to the absence of other technically capable suppliers. This procurement falls under the education category and is governed by public law. It is based in Edinburgh, UK, with the procurement process being a limited procedure without prior publication of competition. The contract was signed on 23 February 2026, marking the award stage of the process, and the contract is valued at £82,521 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical devices and research-grade technologies. Companies with capabilities in developing high-density EEG systems, particularly those compatible with immersive VR and holding medical-grade certifications, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The University of Edinburgh's focus on cutting-edge research environments might attract SMEs with innovative solutions that meet stringent technical requirements and can support the institution's advancing research capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VEAT Notice for Mobile EEG

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is intending to award a contract without prior publication for a mobile EEG system to Ant Neuro UK due to competition being absent for technical reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is intending to award a contract without prior publication for a mobile EEG system to Ant Neuro UK due to competition being absent for technical reasons. 1. High-Density EEG Capability (128 Channels Minimum) * Minimum of 128 recording channels * Uniform high-density scalp coverage * Research-grade signal quality suitable for: o Spatial filtering o Source localisation o Fine-grained analysis of cortical dynamics * Stable impedance control across all electrodes * Low-noise amplification appropriate for high-resolution modelling 2. Fully Mobile, Research-Grade System for Immersive VR The research design includes naturalistic movement and immersive VR paradigms. The EEG system must therefore be: * Fully mobile and wireless * Lightweight and body-worn (e.g., backpack-mounted amplifier) * Compatible with VR head-mounted displays (HMDs) without interfering with: o Headset fit o Participant comfort o Range of motion * Resistant to motion-induced artefacts * Designed with low-profile electrodes and integrated wiring * Mechanically stable during head and body movement 3. Precise Synchronisation with VR Systems The system must support robust and low-latency synchronisation between EEG data and VR events. Required features include: * Hardware-level synchronisation (e.g., TTL triggers) * Network-based synchronisation (e.g., Lab Streaming Layer - LSL) * Millisecond-level timing precision * Reliable integration with VR software platforms 4. Medical-Grade Certification Given the potential progression of this research toward clinical translation, the EEG system must: * Hold valid medical CE certification * Comply with applicable medical device regulatory standards * Be suitable for future clinical research use without requiring hardware replacement

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh is awarding this contract without prior publication due to a lack of competition, as only one supplier can meet the specifications described in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824784
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550369
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,521 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks 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
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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

ANT NEURO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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