Call for tenders on horizon scanning system for medical devices & in vitro diagnostic medical devices

HaDEA has published a prior information notice for a EU4Health call for tenders on horizon scanning system for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

This call will aim at setting up a horizon scanning system for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices in order to maintain an up-to-date overview of new and emerging technologies. The system, based on an IT tool, will have to continuously perform screening of available sources for identification of novel, emerging technologies, and assess features that may have an impact on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices, present opportunities, risks or other features related to new and emerging technologies. 

The need for this horizon scanning system has been identified in the context of the implementation of the Regulations on Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices in order to support competitiveness and innovation in the EU market, while ensuring a high level of protection of health for patients and users.

Estimated budget: €1 000 000

Interested parties are invited to consult the Funding and Tenders Portal for the possible publication of the contract notice and tender documents in July.