--- title: "Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "University Of Edinburgh" published: "2026-08-14" --- # Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement Buyer: University Of Edinburgh Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh purchased a multimodal imaging platform for use in its research activities in Edinburgh. This is a specialist medical and ophthalmic imaging equipment requirement, classified under CPV 33110000. The platform must support integrated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO). It must also provide high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, validated eye-tracking and scan-registration functions. A key purpose is to maintain compatibility with longitudinal research data collected over 15 years, allowing new images and results to remain comparable with established datasets and ongoing research protocols. The buying organisation is the University of Edinburgh, with delivery at the university. The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Heidelberg Engineering Ltd was selected because its Spectralis platform meets the stated technical and interoperability requirements. The contract was signed on 13 August 2026 and is active, with an awarded contract value of £82,000 including GBP currency. The evaluation centred on technical compliance, compatibility with more than 15 years of existing longitudinal research data, and the ability to provide integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, validated eye-tracking and scan registration. The University considered alternatives likely to compromise comparability and require extensive re-validation of research protocols. This requirement demonstrates demand from the University of Edinburgh for specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment that integrates advanced retinal and choroidal imaging with reliable eye-tracking and scan-registration capabilities. Suppliers competing for comparable work would need a platform that can connect with established research datasets and preserve comparability across long-running studies. Credibility would depend on demonstrable compatibility with existing systems, support for SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, and validated performance across the required imaging workflows. The procurement also shows the importance of protecting data continuity and avoiding disruption to established analysis and validation protocols. Specialist medical technology manufacturers, authorised distributors and technically capable imaging suppliers are the natural competitor group. ## Notice The University of Edinburgh intends to award a contract for the purchase of a multimodal imaging platform to Heidelberg Engineering as their Spectralis platform meets all the essential technical requirements and maintains compatibility with existing longitudinal research data collected over 15 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Heidelberg Spectralis platform is required to maintain compatibility with over 15 years of existing longitudinal research data. It is the only solution that meets the essential technical requirements for integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, and validated eye-tracking and scan registration capabilities. Use of an alternative platform would compromise comparability with historical datasets, create significant risks to the integrity and continuity of ongoing research, and require extensive re-validation of established imaging and analysis protocols. For these technical and interoperability reasons, the University of Edinburgh intends to award this contract to Heidelberg Engineering. ### Procurement Information The Heidelberg Spectralis platform is required to maintain compatibility with over 15 years of existing longitudinal research data. It is the only solution that meets the essential technical requirements for integrated SD-OCT, OCTA and SLO imaging, high-resolution retinal and choroidal imaging, and validated eye-tracking and scan registration capabilities. Use of an alternative platform would compromise comparability with historical datasets, create significant risks to the integrity and continuity of ongoing research, and require extensive re-validation of established imaging and analysis protocols. For these technical and interoperability reasons, the University of Edinburgh intends to award this contract to Heidelberg Engineering. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562343 | | Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | 14 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 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 | £82,000 | ## 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 | | Postcode area | 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 | Heidelberg Engineering Ltd | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use ## Release History - 14 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562343 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562343 Multimodal Imaging Platform Procurement - The University of Edinburgh intends to award a contract for the purchase of a multimodal imaging platform to Heidelberg Engineering as their Spectralis platform meets all the essential technical requirements and maintains compatibility with existing longitudinal research data collected over 15 years. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840096 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840096 - https://www.heidelbergengineering.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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