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title: "Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition)"
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# Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794987

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process titled "Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition)" within the Education industry category, primarily located in the UKM75 region. The contract, awarded on the 1st of April 2025, involved the acquisition of a new cardiac ultrasound machine for The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute. The procurement was conducted using a limited method due to technical reasons, specifically the absence of competition. GE Healthcare was selected as the supplier for their Vivid E95 model, which seamlessly integrates with the pre-existing equipment in the facility.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology, particularly those capable of providing high-quality and robust imaging solutions. Additionally, companies offering maintenance and technical support services for advanced medical equipment will find this opportunity suitable. Large-scale enterprises with experience in animal cardiology imaging systems will be well-positioned to cater to such specialised procurement needs, enhancing their market presence and client portfolio within the veterinary and educational sectors.

## Notice

The Small Animal Cardiology Services at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute has received funding to replace its current cardiac ultrasound machine. As a specialist veterinary referral cardiology centre, the facility receives a high volume of cases, including cats, dogs, and sometimes exotic species. Given the diverse range of body conformations and sizes, the replacement machine must be robust and can provide exceptionally high-quality imaging. These cases range from straightforward to highly complex cardiac conditions, the functionality of a replacement machine must reflect this, with high sample rates, colour mapping, tissue Doppler imaging, strain and 3D capability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Small Animal Cardiology Services at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute has received funding to replace its current cardiac ultrasound machine. As a specialist veterinary referral cardiology centre, the facility receives a high volume of cases, including cats, dogs, and sometimes exotic species. Given the diverse range of body conformations and sizes, the replacement machine must be robust and can provide exceptionally high-quality imaging. These cases range from straightforward to highly complex cardiac conditions, the functionality of a replacement machine must reflect this, with high sample rates, colour mapping, tissue Doppler imaging, strain and 3D capability.

### Procurement Information

The equipment selected is GE HealthCare's Vivid E95 procured via a Non-Competitive Action due to competition being absent for technical reasons. The primary reason for selecting the Vivid E95 is its compatibility with the facility's existing library of probes and clinical imaging software. This ensures; - Existing library of probes - Seamless integration with the archive of clinical imaging. - Continuity of workflow as newly acquired studies are analysed offline, allowing detailed image analysis while new scans are conducted simultaneously. - Continuity of the current offline analysis software, as the existing software remains fully compatible. As well as the primary justification below are various points that are advantageous; - Experienced with the functionality, purchasing a newer model will ensure the transition is seamless with no need for re-training. - Current equipment is extremely reliable and received excellent technical support and replacement of parts required when required with minimal disruption to the facility. - The models are future-proofed for Microsoft upgrades and are compatible with university firewalls, our current DICOM and the proposed new VNA. The machine will be included in the pre-existing service contract for multiple GE machines on campus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527275 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 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 | £90,000 |

## 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 | GE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527275

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527275
  Vivid E98 (Ultra Edition) - The Small Animal Cardiology Services at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute has received funding to replace its current cardiac ultrasound machine. As a specialist veterinary referral cardiology centre, the facility receives a high volume of cases, including cats, dogs, and sometimes exotic species. Given the diverse range of body conformations and sizes, the replacement machine must be robust and can provide exceptionally high-quality imaging. These cases range from straightforward to highly complex cardiac conditions, the functionality of a replacement machine must reflect this, with high sample rates, colour mapping, tissue Doppler imaging, strain and 3D capability.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794987

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