Tender

Staffed scanning service at St Richards - relocatable MRI

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a staffed MRI scanning service at St Richards, located in Chichester, West Sussex. This procurement, under the industry category of Medical Imaging Services (CPV 85150000), aims to secure a supplier through a selective call-off from the NHS Supply Chain's existing framework agreement, specifically Lot 1 - Short to Medium Term Clinical Service Solutions. Interested parties are invited to express interest via email by 25th March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 11th April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

With a contract value of £1,581,800, this tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses capable of providing medical imaging services, though it is not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses engaging in or expanding their offerings in managed medical equipment and clinical service solutions will find this an attractive opportunity. The procurement process, guided by established framework providers, presents a streamlined and efficient entry point for qualified suppliers familiar with framework competition and used to providing services within the UK, particularly in the South East region.

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Notice Title

Staffed scanning service at St Richards - relocatable MRI

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to conduct a Further Competition for a Contract for the Supply of a staffed, MRI scanning service situated at St Richards, Chichester, West Sussex. Additional information: The Further Competition is open to capable suppliers under Framework Agreement for Managed Equipment and Clinical Service Solutions, reference 2021/S 000-032144, Lot 1 - Short to Medium Term Clinical Service Solutions The Further Competition will be managed by the Framework Providers, NHS Supply Chain. Please conduct all communication via mecss@supplychain.nhs.uk To express interest and participate in the tender, please contact mecss@supplychain.nhs.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da8ab29c-c93a-43b0-8186-11e57421e7f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f886e5-2d23-4273-8d19-1225266e73e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,581,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5BE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

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