--- title: "DataLoch Waveform (NHS Server)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-05-15" --- # DataLoch Waveform (NHS Server) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh has completed a public procurement process for the "DataLoch Waveform (NHS Server)" project, which falls under the education industry category. This project involves establishing a dedicated NHS Lothian-based waveform server along with necessary licensing to facilitate the deployment of a data storage pipeline for real-time testbed validation. The process was in the Award stage as of 15th May 2026, with a contract valued at £112,630 signed on 8th May 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, mainly due to data protection requirements in line with the Data Protection Act 2018, restricting the data to be handled and maintained exclusively within NHS Lothian’s infrastructure in Edinburgh, UK, specifically in the UKM75 region. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing secure data solutions, especially those familiar with the healthcare sector's compliance demands. The nature of the procurement, involving data storage and server infrastructure, would appeal to companies with expertise in IT and data management services. Although the process was not open for widespread competition, being aware of similar high-value opportunities in the healthcare sector, particularly those requiring specialised handling and compliance with data protection legislation, can be strategically beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector. ## Notice This contract shall establish a dedicated NHS Lothian-based waveform server, with related licensing, to deploy the waveform data storage pipeline, and allow for real-time testbed validation. The server will be dedicated to DataLoch, hosted within the NHS network but isolated from NHS clinical use. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract shall establish a dedicated NHS Lothian-based waveform server, with related licensing, to deploy the waveform data storage pipeline, and allow for real-time testbed validation. The server will be dedicated to DataLoch, hosted within the NHS network but isolated from NHS clinical use. ### Procurement Information The data being investigated is controlled by NHS Lothian and transferring it outside the NHS Lothian network where DataLoch's core database resides, without an agreed alternatively secure location, would be contrary to the Data Protection Act 2018. To maintain integrity of, and allow access to, the NHS Lothian network all infrastructure needs to supplied, built and maintained by NHS Lothian. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555951 | | 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 | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 May 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 | £112,630 | ## 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 | NHSLOTHIAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48820000 - Servers ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555951 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555951 DataLoch Waveform (NHS Server) - This contract shall establish a dedicated NHS Lothian-based waveform server, with related licensing, to deploy the waveform data storage pipeline, and allow for real-time testbed validation. The server will be dedicated to DataLoch, hosted within the NHS network but isolated from NHS clinical use. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832109.json.