Fully Managed Offsite Service Providing Direct GP Access to AI Cardiac Ultrasound (AICUS) with referral service on behalf of St Vincent's University Hospital

SVUH has recognised the need to improve access to cardiac diagnostics at the primary care level, in

Fully Managed Offsite Service Providing Direct GP Access to AI Cardiac Ultrasound (AICUS) with referral service on behalf of St Vincent's University Hospital

St. Vincent's University Hospital

## Summary St. Vincent's University Hospital seeks a single provider for a fully managed offsite service enabling direct GP access to AI-assisted cardiac ultrasound (AICUS). The contract covers end-to-end delivery, including facilities, staffing, equipment, AI software, and referral services to improve primary care cardiac diagnostics.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of facilities, staffing, and diagnostic ultrasound equipment. - Supply and management of AI-enabled software for cardiac imaging analysis. - Secure IT infrastructure and referral service linking GPs to the hospital. - Clinical governance, reporting, and handling of patient data. - Potential handover of the service to HSE authorities upon contract completion.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility via European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Capability to manage clinical governance and secure data handling. - Experience in providing AI-enabled diagnostic imaging services. - Ability to operate within the South-East (IE052) region of Ireland.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €670,000 (excl. VAT); internal budget cap is €667,621.48. - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 48 months. - Framework/DPS: Not applicable (Open procedure).

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Via the Irish eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7957846). - Language: English. - Key Documents: Complete the ESPD and technical/commercial proposals as per the tender dossier.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for providers with expertise in AI healthcare diagnostics, mobile/offsite medical services, and primary care integration. - Financial Risk: Strict budget cap; tenders exceeding €667,621.48 may be rejected, requiring precise cost modeling. - Operational Complexity: Requires managing a complex mix of physical logistics, specialized medical equipment, and advanced AI software integration. - Market Opportunity: Aligns with national Sláintecare goals to shift care to community settings, potentially offering long-term stability or future HSE handover.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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