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Total Body PET-CT Scanner

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

21 Aug 2025 at 17:32

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Aug 2025 at 18:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

01 Aug 2025 at 14:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Jul 2025 at 16:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 May 2025 at 16:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 14:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Manchester, UK, initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Total Body PET-CT Scanner, intended to enhance their oncology clinical PET service and research capabilities. Initially planned and actively tendered in late spring and summer of 2025, the procurement aimed to establish advanced imaging equipment for medical use, with an open procurement process. However, on 21st August 2025, it was concluded with a cancellation of the tender. The procurement method was open and would have involved a significant investment, with an anticipated contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with possible extensions until 2036.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for suppliers of large-scale medical imaging equipment, particularly those experienced in delivering and maintaining advanced PET-CT systems. Companies like United Imaging Healthcare Limited, which was involved as the primary supplier, highlight that large enterprises with capabilities for high-specification medical equipment manufacturing and service continuity are well-suited to compete. Engaging with such tenders could not only enhance market presence in the healthcare sector but also foster long-term partnerships with key healthcare organisations such as The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Total Body PET-CT Scanner

Notice Description

A total-body/long-axial-FoV PET-CT system (TB PET-CT) to be used for its predominantly oncology clinical PET service, as well as research both locally and for the wider/national community. Contract Value: If the extension periods are entered into and options taken, the value is anticipated to be in the region of PS6.9million.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As an optional extra, the Contrating Authority requires a specification and costing for the installation of a rapid-access, high capacity image archive compatible with the Total Body PET-CT system, suitable for storing up to 1 petabyte of image data. The specification should include installation of the high bandwidth connection between the associated scanner workstations to enable rapid archiving and retrieval. We are still exploring options for archive provision, and would like further information about the requirements of such an archive for this TB PET-CT system and the cost of the scanner manufacturer providing this system as part of the scanner purchase.

Renewal: Extensions will be used for additional years of maintenance cover

Planning Information

The Christie team keep abreast of developments in imaging technology as part of their ongoing professional development, but specific market engagement regarding Total Body PET-CT began in July 2022 with the Medical Research Council’s call for expressions of interest regarding establishing Total Body PET-CT facilities, primarily for research. The Christie, and local partners, submitted an EoI and were subsequently invited to submit a full bid. In preparation for this, a team from The Christie (funded by the Christie) independently arranged visits to the Total Body PET-CT scanners in Copenhagen and Sacramento (February 2023). The bid was submitted in March 2023 and was unsuccessful. The Christie team continued to pursue alternative sources for funding. Local potential funding opportunities were identified in June 2024 and work began to secure this funding and firm up revised plans for the Total Body PET-CT facility. Meetings to discuss the current Total Body PET-CT offerings between The Christie team and manufacturers of Total Body systems were held on The Christie site between June and August 2024, with more detailed discussions of system features and potential scientific collaboration opportunities from December 2024 to February 2025 to finalise the tender specification. An additional online meeting was organised to discuss potential digital archive systems in February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050658-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£12,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

United Imaging Healthcare Limited

Further Information

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