Cardiac-monitoring devices

Tender description

UK Biobank is issuing this tender to invite bids for cardiac monitoring: the supply of devices to monitor and the monitoring solution must be: — able to acquire continuous ECG data for a period of 1 to 2 weeks, — self-contained and include a mechanism or technology to allow the raw ECG trace to be captured and transferred for analysis and ultimately provided to UK Biobank, — non-invasive (implantable devices will not be considered), — comfortable during ‘free living’: no lifestyle changes must be needed by participants to allow them to use the device, — waterproof for hygiene purposes (showerproof), including the adhesive which must not come off in water (waterproof and suitable for bathing/swimming would be an advantage), — constructed using hypoallergenic materials (e.g. medical grade silicone adhesive) and produce minimal skin irritation over a 2 week period record ECG data over a 1-2 week period. UK Biobank is issuing this tender to invite bids for cardiac monitoring: the supply of devices to monitor and record ECG data over a 1-2 week period. UK Biobank is currently inviting approximately 100 000 of its participants to visit one of its imaging centres located across the UK to undergo a number of imaging (MRI, DEXA, ultrasound) measures and to participate in a repeat of certain baseline measures (the UK Biobank Imaging Project). As part of the visit, UK Biobank is interested to obtain longer term (1 to 2 week duration) heart rhythm data on a subset of these participants. UK Biobank is looking for a single supplier that can provide devices and services to enable this project, for the anticipated 3 year duration of the project. Full details of the services required are included within the specification.