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IBDSENSE Medical Device Prototype

University Of Edinburgh · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a design, engineering and development supplier in the medical device field to develop a new proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge. The desired outcome from this partnership is a pilot prototype of a Fluorometer and its cartridge that is operational and able to be used successfully in a hospital or medical clinic environment.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£350k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Sept 2025
Award ID
064690-2025-EC1058-1
Status
active
Location
Cambridge, UK, CB25 9AR, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72244000 — Prototyping services
  • CPV71320000 — Engineering design services
  • CPV71330000 — Miscellaneous engineering services
  • CPV72242000 — Design-modelling services
  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV73100000 — Research and experimental development services
  • CPV73200000 — Research and development consultancy services
  • CPV73300000 — Design and execution of research and development

Lots

  • The University of Edinburgh is seeking a design, engineering and development supplier in the medical device field to develop a new proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge. The desired outcome from this partnership is a pilot prototype of a Fluorometer and its cartridge that is operational and able to be used successfully in a hospital or medical clinic environment.£350k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
EC1058
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
17 Jul 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
17 Jul 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
17 Jul 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
72244000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Prototyping services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
17 Sept 2025, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Number of financial years: 3 years Minimum required turnover per year: 750,000 GBP average
Description
General/Average yearly turnover

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The University of Edinburgh is seeking a design, engineering and development supplier in the medical device field to develop a new proof-of-principle fluorescence reader and sample cartridge. The desired outcome from this partnership is a pilot prototype of a Fluorometer and its cartridge that is operational and able to be used successfully in a hospital or medical clinic environment.

Value

Amount
350,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Options for contract modification to extend until Pilot Prototype is developed or up until September 2028. The Buyer reserves the right to vary this contract to include additional services for the next 3 years within the aim to develop a pilot prototype. This variation will be done by mutual agreement between the Buyer and successful bidder. There is no guarantee of additional services other than the awarded services in this procurement.

Renewal

Description
Options to extend until Pilot Prototype is developed or up until September 2028

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
90
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
10

Contract period

Duration In Days
480

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM75
Entry 2
Region
UKM75

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services
Entry 2
Id
71330000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Miscellaneous engineering services
Entry 3
Id
72242000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Design-modelling services
Entry 4
Id
73300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Design and execution of research and development
Entry 5
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 6
Id
73100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and experimental development services
Entry 7
Id
73200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-2023
Name
University Of Edinburgh

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM75
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1HT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University Of Edinburgh

Contact

Name
Jorga Maria Koppers Couper
Telephone
+44 1316502759
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1033
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-163643
Name
eg technology Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Cambridge
Postal Code
CB25 9AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
eg technology Ltd, Farfield House, Albert Road, Stow-cum-Quy

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
eg technology Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
064690-2025-EC1058-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-163643
Name
eg technology Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
064690-2025-EC1058-1
Status
active
Award ID
064690-2025-EC1058-1
Date Signed
23 Sept 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
350,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM75 · EH1 1HT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM75

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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