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OPM-MEG (Cerca)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2026 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in London, has initiated a procurement process under the title "OPM-MEG (Cerca)" focusing on the medical equipment and research category. This process involves the construction of a self-contained mobile OPM-MEG laboratory at the Magnetic Shields Ltd site in Kent, UK, and a subsequent validation exercise with the University of Nottingham. The tender, valued at £2,800,000, falls within a direct procurement method titled "Single tender action (below threshold)," with the award published on 3 February 2026. The contract period spans from 1 December 2025 to 8 May 2026, with the main procurement category being works.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment construction, research services, and R&D execution. Ideal candidates are those able to provide specialised services in building mobile laboratories and engaging in cutting-edge brain function research. Although a direct procurement method was used here, similar future contracts may benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in medical equipment and research sectors, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions and engaged collaborations with academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPM-MEG (Cerca)

Notice Description

There is a requirement to conduct research to understand the effect of blast exposure on brain function. The Supplier will complete the following: a. Construction of a self-contained mobile OPM-MEG laboratory on Magnetic Shields Ltd site in Kent, UK. Packaging means it will be in a standard "high cube" shipping container suitable for moving by MOD with all internal items secured. b. Engage with the University of Nottingham to conduct a validation exercise on the completed scans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb1134b0-0b92-4ba8-8373-89e010e82b53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7edb00-ad1a-4840-a635-d805f0f236fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 8 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERCA MAGNETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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