VEAT Notice for Mobile EEG

The University of Edinburgh is intending to award a contract without prior publication for a mobile EEG system to Ant Neuro UK due to competition being absent for technical reasons. 1. High-Density EEG Capability (128 Channels Minimum) · Minimum of 128 recording channels · Uniform high-density scalp coverage · Research-grade signal quality suitable for: o Spatial filtering o Source localisation o Fine-grained analysis of cortical dynamics · Stable impedance control across all electrodes · Low-noise amplification appropriate for high-resolution modelling 2. Fully Mobile, Research-Grade System for Immersive VR The research design includes naturalistic movement and immersive VR paradigms. The EEG system must therefore be: · Fully mobile and wireless · Lightweight and body-worn (e.g., backpack-mounted amplifier) · Compatible with VR head-mounted displays (HMDs) without interfering with: o Headset fit o Participant comfort o Range of motion · Resistant to motion-induced artefacts · Designed with low-profile electrodes and integrated wiring · Mechanically stable during head and body movement 3. Precise Synchronisation with VR Systems The system must support robust and low-latency synchronisation between EEG data and VR events. Required features include: · Hardware-level synchronisation (e.g., TTL triggers) · Network-based synchronisation (e.g., Lab Streaming Layer – LSL) · Millisecond-level timing precision · Reliable integration with VR software platforms 4. Medical-Grade Certification Given the potential progression of this research toward clinical translation, the EEG system must: · Hold valid medical CE certification · Comply with applicable medical device regulatory standards · Be suitable for future clinical research use without requiring hardware replacement