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Mobile MR Scanners

NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Dec 2024 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is planning to award a contract for the provision of mobile MR scanners under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £2.3 million, will cover three staffed MR scanners operating 7 days a week. This tender falls under the medical imaging services category and is located in the UKD3 region. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the intention to award the contract to Radiology Management Solutions Limited. Interested providers must submit representations by 13th January 2025, and the contract's estimated start and end dates are 1st May 2025 and 30th April 2026, respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services. Companies with experience in operating mobile MR scanners, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality medical imaging services consistently, will find this contract appealing. The limited procurement method used indicates a direct award process, suggesting suitability for businesses that have demonstrated excellence in similar contracts. SMEs focused on healthcare technology and diagnostic services could leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and solidify their market presence within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Mobile MR Scanners

Notice Description

Provision of staffed MR scanners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of three staffed MR scanners operating 7-days a week.

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Estimated Contract Start Date: 1st May 2025
Estimated Contract End Date: 30th April 2026
Estimated Contract value: PS2.3m

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13th January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041604-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 8HD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Weaste & Seedley
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOLOGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

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