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DataLoch Waveform (NHS Server)

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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15 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process for the "DataLoch Waveform (NHS Server)" project, which falls under the education industry category. This project involves establishing a dedicated NHS Lothian-based waveform server along with necessary licensing to facilitate the deployment of a data storage pipeline for real-time testbed validation. The process was in the Award stage as of 15th May 2026, with a contract valued at £112,630 signed on 8th May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, mainly due to data protection requirements in line with the Data Protection Act 2018, restricting the data to be handled and maintained exclusively within NHS Lothian’s infrastructure in Edinburgh, UK, specifically in the UKM75 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing secure data solutions, especially those familiar with the healthcare sector's compliance demands. The nature of the procurement, involving data storage and server infrastructure, would appeal to companies with expertise in IT and data management services. Although the process was not open for widespread competition, being aware of similar high-value opportunities in the healthcare sector, particularly those requiring specialised handling and compliance with data protection legislation, can be strategically beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DataLoch Waveform (NHS Server)

Notice Description

This contract shall establish a dedicated NHS Lothian-based waveform server, with related licensing, to deploy the waveform data storage pipeline, and allow for real-time testbed validation. The server will be dedicated to DataLoch, hosted within the NHS network but isolated from NHS clinical use.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract shall establish a dedicated NHS Lothian-based waveform server, with related licensing, to deploy the waveform data storage pipeline, and allow for real-time testbed validation. The server will be dedicated to DataLoch, hosted within the NHS network but isolated from NHS clinical use.

Procurement Information

The data being investigated is controlled by NHS Lothian and transferring it outside the NHS Lothian network where DataLoch's core database resides, without an agreed alternatively secure location, would be contrary to the Data Protection Act 2018. To maintain integrity of, and allow access to, the NHS Lothian network all infrastructure needs to supplied, built and maintained by NHS Lothian.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555951
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,630 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20263 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

NHSLOTHIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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