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title: "Functional Ultrasound Scanner"
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# Functional Ultrasound Scanner

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821275

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## Summary

See notice for full details.

## Notice

This contract award notice 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 contract award notice 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.

### Procurement Information

The Centre for Cardiovascular Science within the Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research has received funding to purchase 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). To meet UoE research priorities, any functional ultrasound (fUS) scanner purchased had to meet a certain set of criteria. - Non-invasive Imaging: Imaging of blood flow dynamics without the need to create an acoustic window. - High Spatial Resolution: Ability to achieve real-time spatial resolution better than 100 microns. - High Temporal Resolution: Ability to achieve temporal resolution better than 100ms to enable dynamic imaging of blood flow. - Atlas registration: In-built Allen atlas, so that the acquired 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 the calculation of the velocity of blood moving within the microvasculature 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. - 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 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. The above requirement was posted on Public Contracts Scotland on 17th November 2025 as a Prior Information Notice. Only 1 supplier responded that could meet all the requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547708 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £491,500 |

## 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 | ICONEUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547708

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547708
  Functional Ultrasound Scanner - This contract award notice 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
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821275

## Provenance

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