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title: "Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status."
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# Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status.

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000703833

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status." The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, published this tender using a limited procurement method. The buying organisation sought consultancy services to develop a plan for translating a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype to a medical device. The procurement stage was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming to maintain valuable knowledge created across related projects. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Services Ltd for a value of £96,000 on 18th August 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in medical device development and consultancy services for regulatory compliance. Companies with experience in translating research prototypes to regulated products will find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The University of Edinburgh's initiative to advance robotic bronchoscopy technology indicates further potential collaborations and future contracting processes, opening avenues for businesses to engage in innovative healthcare projects and establish long-term partnerships in this evolving industry.

## Notice

The consultancy services the subject of this Notice are to help develop an implementation plan for the translation of a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The consultancy services the subject of this Notice are to help develop an implementation plan for the translation of a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype, designed to access the peripheral lung for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status; and to ascertain the costs and resources required to support this.

### Procurement Information

The proposed robotic bronchoscopy work is directly related to previous work targeting the same clinical need (lung diagnostics), and there is a potential for the robotic system to be used to guide fibres and microendoscopes developed by the Universities of Edinburgh and Bath. As such, there is considerable value is maintaining and sharing knowledge created across these projects which a new supplier could not match. This project is expected to last 6 weeks and inform a longer term and much larger delivery project, the subject of a separate tendering exercise should this pilot proposal prove viable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456665 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 9YL |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456665

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456665
  Implementation plan for the translation of a robotic research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status. - The consultancy services the subject of this Notice are to help develop an implementation plan for the translation of a robotic bronchoscopy research prototype to ISO13485 regulatory approved medical device status.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=703833
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000703833
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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