---
title: "Covid-19 Specialist Research Software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626888"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-08-03"
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# Covid-19 Specialist Research Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626888

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the University of Edinburgh, which has awarded a contract for the development of Covid-19 specialist research software. This initiative falls under the education category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender successfully completed and the contract signed on 30 July 2020. The total contract value is £162,000, aimed at accelerating the development of a fluorescence imaging and Raman spectroscopy platform for Covid-19 research purposes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focused on healthcare technologies. Companies with expertise in fluorescence imaging, Raman spectroscopy, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The successful supplier for this contract was Firefinch Software Ltd, highlighting the potential for small and medium enterprises to participate in substantial public contracts, especially in innovative sectors like research and development addressing urgent health challenges.

## Notice

Accelerated development of a fluorescence imaging and Raman spectroscopy platform for Covid-19 research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist research software development services to provide accelerated development of a fluorescence lifetime imaging and Raman spectroscopy platform which can be used with endoscopic fibre imaging bundles to probe lung tissue for disease, drug efficacy, tumour margins, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391635 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £162,000 |

## 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 | FIREFINCH SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391635

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391635
  Covid-19 Specialist Research Software - Accelerated development of a fluorescence imaging and Raman spectroscopy platform for Covid-19 research.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626888

## Provenance

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