---
title: "Functional Ultrasound (fUS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816030"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# Functional Ultrasound (fUS)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816030

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## Summary

See notice for full details.

## Notice

This PIN refers to the purchase of a functional ultrasound (fUS) scanner (not to be confused with FUS which is focused ultrasound - which is used for ultrasound therapy applications such as ablation)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN refers to the purchase of a functional ultrasound (fUS) scanner (not to be confused with FUS which is focussed ultrasound - which is used for ultrasound therapy applications such as ablation). Essential Scanner Features Non-invasive brain imaging: Imaging of brain blood flow dynamics in the mouse brain without the need to create an acoustic window High spatial resolution: Ability to achieve real-time spatial resolution better than 100 microns sufficient for visualising the mouse brain High temporal resolution: Ability to achieve temporal resolution better than 100 ms to enable dynamic imaging of brain blood flow Atlas registration: In-built Allen brain atlas so that the acquired brain images can be registered Functional connectivity analysis: In-built interactive software to build connectivity matrices, seed maps, and perform region-based analyses. Ultrasound localisation microscopy: Capability for super-resolution imaging and visualisation of the microvascular tree in the brain or other soft tissue organs, including associated analysis software. 3D imaging support: Ability to perform volumetric imaging and reconstruction of brain regions. Blood flow velocity analysis: Software to support calculation of the velocity of blood moving within the micro- vasculature of the brain or other soft tissue organs Portability and motorised scanning: Portable/moveable system with motorised scanning table and associated hardware to support ultrasound scanning of fixed-head or fixed-organ animals. Offline analysis: Full capability for offline data analysis, including export to standard analysis platforms (e.g. MATLAB, Python). Awake and anaesthetised imaging: System adaptable for both anaesthetised and awake mouse imaging, including head-fixation and behavioural setups. Physiological synchronisation: Compatibility with physiological monitoring systems (e.g. ECG, respiration) and synchronisation with external equipment such as stimulation, electrophysiology, or behavioural tracking systems. Upgrade and expandability: Modular design to support future hardware or software upgrades (e.g. dual-probe imaging, extended field-of-view). Training and technical support: Comprehensive technical support, including on-site installation, user training, software updates, and a warranty/maintenance plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543692 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543692

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543692
  Functional Ultrasound (fUS) - This PIN refers to the purchase of a functional ultrasound (fUS) scanner (not to be confused with FUS which is focused ultrasound - which is used for ultrasound therapy applications such as ablation)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=816030
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816030

## Provenance

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