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title: "Retinal Imaging Machine"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000505832"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2017-07-26"
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# Retinal Imaging Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000505832

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh recently completed a procurement process for a Retinal Imaging Machine, classified under the education industry. Situated in Edinburgh, UK, this procurement followed an open procedure method, and the contract was signed on 5th July 2017, with a total value of £108,368.73. The equipment is vital for the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, providing advanced capabilities such as optical coherence tomography and OCT angiography. This procurement was justified to be awarded without competition due to the absence of alternatives for technical reasons.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical equipment, particularly those offering innovative imaging technologies. Companies capable of providing complex and unique solutions tailored to specific technical requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The focus on such specialised goods indicates a demand for suppliers who can deliver high-quality products while demonstrating the ability to meet unique technical specifications outlined by contracting authorities like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Retinal imaging machine capable of taking optical coherence tomography, fundus image, and OCT angiography. Also includes PC and software, table, and a widefield lens. The SPECTRALIS's unique combination of multiple retinal scanning modes in one machine is unparalleled and presents us with a versatile and cost-effective option for facilitating our research activities, while protecting and future proofing our investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290542 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,368 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEIDELBERG ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290542

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290542
  Retinal Imaging Machine - Under Regulation 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000505832

## Provenance

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