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Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement

University Of Edinburgh

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14 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh purchased a multimodal imaging platform for use in its research activities in Edinburgh. This is a specialist medical and ophthalmic imaging equipment requirement, classified under CPV 33110000. The platform must support integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO). It must also provide high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, validated eye-tracking and scan-registration functions. A key purpose is to maintain compatibility with longitudinal research data collected over 15 years, allowing new images and results to remain comparable with established datasets and ongoing research protocols. The buying organisation is the University of Edinburgh, with delivery at the university.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Heidelberg Engineering Ltd was selected because its Spectralis platform meets the stated technical and interoperability requirements. The contract was signed on 13 August 2026 and is active, with an awarded contract value of £82,000 including GBP currency. The evaluation centred on technical compliance, compatibility with more than 15 years of existing longitudinal research data, and the ability to provide integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, validated eye-tracking and scan registration. The University considered alternatives likely to compromise comparability and require extensive re-validation of research protocols.

This requirement demonstrates demand from the University of Edinburgh for specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment that integrates advanced retinal and choroidal imaging with reliable eye-tracking and scan-registration capabilities. Suppliers competing for comparable work would need a platform that can connect with established research datasets and preserve comparability across long-running studies. Credibility would depend on demonstrable compatibility with existing systems, support for SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, and validated performance across the required imaging workflows. The procurement also shows the importance of protecting data continuity and avoiding disruption to established analysis and validation protocols. Specialist medical technology manufacturers, authorised distributors and technically capable imaging suppliers are the natural competitor group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh intends to award a contract for the purchase of a multimodal imaging platform to Heidelberg Engineering as their Spectralis platform meets all the essential technical requirements and maintains compatibility with existing longitudinal research data collected over 15 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Heidelberg Spectralis platform is required to maintain compatibility with over 15 years of existing longitudinal research data. It is the only solution that meets the essential technical requirements for integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, and validated eye-tracking and scan registration capabilities. Use of an alternative platform would compromise comparability with historical datasets, create significant risks to the integrity and continuity of ongoing research, and require extensive re-validation of established imaging and analysis protocols. For these technical and interoperability reasons, the University of Edinburgh intends to award this contract to Heidelberg Engineering.

Procurement Information

The Heidelberg Spectralis platform is required to maintain compatibility with over 15 years of existing longitudinal research data. It is the only solution that meets the essential technical requirements for integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, and validated eye-tracking and scan registration capabilities. Use of an alternative platform would compromise comparability with historical datasets, create significant risks to the integrity and continuity of ongoing research, and require extensive re-validation of established imaging and analysis protocols. For these technical and interoperability reasons, the University of Edinburgh intends to award this contract to Heidelberg Engineering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562343
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 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
Postcode Area
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

Heidelberg Engineering Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562343
    Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement - The University of Edinburgh intends to award a contract for the purchase of a multimodal imaging platform to Heidelberg Engineering as their Spectralis platform meets all the essential technical requirements and maintains compatibility with existing longitudinal research data collected over 15 years.

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