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Breast Coil & Pads for Siemens 3T MRI scanner

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is undertaking a procurement process for Breast Coil and Pads compatible with a 3T Siemens Skyra MRI scanner. This procurement is part of acquiring a 3T MRI scanner at the Princess Royal Hospital, necessary for conducting breast scans from 4th April. The contract, valued at GBP 47,000 (GBP 56,400 gross), was awarded on 27th March 2025. The process used was 'Below threshold - without competition', and the procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically for magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology and devices, particularly those that provide MRI-compatible equipment. Companies with expertise in supplying high-quality, compatible MRI accessories could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio with NHS contracts, thereby enhancing their business growth and reputation within the healthcare sector. Businesses equipped with regulatory compliance and prompt delivery capabilities will find the direct procurement method advantageous.

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Notice Title

Breast Coil & Pads for Siemens 3T MRI scanner

Notice Description

Procurement of Breast Coil and Pads compatible with 3T Siemens Skyra The Trust is in the process of procuring a privately owned 3T MRI scanner from incumbent service provider, situated at Princess Royal Hospital. The scanner requires a Breast Coil to be able to conduct breast scans from 4th April.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f99f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011598-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ami Taylor
Contact Email
ami.taylor1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

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