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

Published

19 May 2026

Submission deadline

5 June 2026

Estimated value

€670,000

Place of performance

IE052

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00340908-2026

Reference

d0cb49fe-ef13-41a4-9bdc-a93ffd0e018e

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 85323000Servicio municipal de salud
• 75122000Servicios administrativos relacionados con la asistencia sanitaria
• 33123230Cardiógrafos
• 33112340Ecocardiógrafos
• 33112000Material de imaginería ecográfica, doppler y por ultrasonidos
• 33124120Aparatos de ultrasonidos para diagnóstico
• 33124110Sistemas de diagnóstico

Description

SVUH has recognised the need to improve access to cardiac diagnostics at the primary care level, in line with national policy recommendations supporting GP direct referral to echocardiography. This initiative aligns with the HSE’s strategic objectives under Sláintecare to shift appropriate care from acute hospital settings to community-based services, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing waiting times. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) applied to cardiac ultrasound imaging present a significant opportunity to enhance access to diagnostic-quality imaging for a greater proportion of the population. This will empower GPs and their patients to proactively assess heart health and assist in ensuring all patients are facilitated in early identification and treatment of established or emerging heart disease. Under appropriate clinical guidance and governance, this has the potential to shift the model of delivery of cardiovascular care to a proactive model, where emerging problems are identified and treated at an earlier stage than has previously been feasible. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single service provider to deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end ma…

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 5 June 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €670,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is St. Vincent's University Hospital (European Union).