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title: "Near Infra-Red Tower for Hospital for Small Animals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789944"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-02-06"
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# Near Infra-Red Tower for Hospital for Small Animals

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789944

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a Near Infra-Red Tower for the Hospital for Small Animals, located in Edinburgh, UKM75 region. This procurement process, classified under the education industry, focuses on upgrading outdated and irreparable surgical endoscopy equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform. The contract, valued at £60,171.78, was signed on 5th February 2025. The procurement stage is complete, following a limited procurement method due to the unique technical requirements and the absence of competition.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical technology and surgical equipment. Companies with innovative solutions for endoscopic visualisation platforms, particularly those integrating near infra-red (NIR) technology for applications such as sentinel lymph node mapping and tumour margin identification, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Large-scale suppliers like Arthrex LTD, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for growth in partnering with renowned institutions like the University of Edinburgh to address advanced technical demands in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The Hospital's existing surgical endoscopy equipment has evolved over several decades to many incompatible, outdated and irreparable systems, which can no longer be serviced and, as such, are now obsolete. The intention is to rationalise the equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features such as a fluorescence (Near Infra-Red - NIR) unit that meets all requirements in joint surgery while meeting thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs and reducing service/maintenance costs

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Hospital's existing surgical endoscopy equipment has evolved over several decades to many incompatible, outdated and irreparable systems, which can no longer be serviced and, as such, are now obsolete. The intention is to rationalise the equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features such as a fluorescence (Near Infra-Red - NIR) unit that meets all requirements in joint surgery while meeting thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs and reducing service/maintenance costs. Recent advances in surgical endoscopy have enhanced the precise and efficient identification and diagnosis of lymph node pathology. These developments represent a valuable addition to surgical capabilities, particularly in cancer surgery, which is a significant portion of the Hospital's soft tissue surgical caseload.

### Procurement Information

The hospital's current surgical endoscopy equipment has developed over several decades into a collection of incompatible, outdated, and irreparable systems. These systems can no longer be serviced and are now classified as obsolete. The objective is to consolidate the equipment into a single, multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features, such as a fluorescence (Near Infrared - NIR) unit. This platform must meet the requirements for joint surgery while also addressing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs, with the added benefit of reducing service and maintenance costs. The equipment was required to meet the following critical criteria: Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping and Intraoperative Localization: When used with Indocyanine Green (ICG) injection, allows for rapid and accurate identification of sentinel lymph nodes, significantly reducing surgical time. This application is crucial in procedures requiring the detection of metastatic nodes, enhancing the accuracy of cancer surgeries. Gastrointestinal Tract Viability: By injecting ICG intravenously, this provides real-time visualisation of vascularisation in the GI tract within 20-30 seconds. Non-viable areas are easily identified as they do not fluoresce, enabling surgeons to make informed decisions during procedures such as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) and volvulus surgeries. Tumour Margin Identification: Administering ICG 24 hours before surgery, particularly for liver tumours and insulinomas, highlights tumour margins effectively. This method shows promise for future applications, including conjugation with tumour-specific markers for enhanced fluorescence and precision in tumour resection. Skin Flap Viability: Confirming the viability of skin flaps after raising and placement. Injecting ICG intravenously helps verify that flap edges are viable and not kinked, thus ensuring successful outcomes in reconstructive surgeries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523356 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,171 |

## 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 | ARTHREX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33168100 - Endoscopes

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523356

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523356
  Near Infra-Red Tower for Hospital for Small Animals - The Hospital's existing surgical endoscopy equipment has evolved over several decades to many incompatible, outdated and irreparable systems, which can no longer be serviced and, as such, are now obsolete. The intention is to rationalise the equipment to a single multi-speciality visualisation platform with essential features such as a fluorescence (Near Infra-Red - NIR) unit that meets all requirements in joint surgery while meeting thoracoscopic and laparoscopic needs and reducing service/maintenance costs

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789944

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