HSE 25050 National Acute Stroke Imagery Analysis and Decision-Supporting Solution to the HSE

The HSE sought a suitably qualified service provider to implement a single National Acute Stroke Imagery Analysis and Decision support software solution (Acute Stroke IADS) for the interpretation of the non-contrast CT, multiphase CT angiogram and perfusion imaging to assist in the rapid diagnosis of an acute ischaemic stroke. The scope of the contract awarded as a result of this procurement tender process includes the provision of hardware, software, middleware, configuration, installation, integration, implementation, training, support and maintenance services. This procurement process was on behalf of the Irish Public Health System (HSE) including Section 38 Acute Hospitals and organisations funded by the HSE including all 22 Acute Hospitals that receive Stroke patients.

For the purposes of the Expression of Interest, the term HSE is to be interpreted as including hospitals and other organisations either fully or partially funded by the HSE. The HSE invited Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified service providers for Stage 1 of this Restricted Procedure tender competition. In Stage 2, HSE indicated that its intention was to invite a maximum of 5 pre-qualified Candidates to submit a tender.

A full specification of requirements was provided to shortlisted Candidates in Stage 2 of this competition. The full Expression of Interest documentation was available to download from the Contract Notice published on the eTenders website, https://www.etenders.gov.ie, Ref. ID: 4860459.