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Cardiac MRI Scanning Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 15:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, seeking to enhance its Cardiac MRI scanning services at the Bristol Heart Institute. The contract, under the title "Cardiac MRI Scanning Service," falls under the industry category of medical hospital services and is located in the UKK11 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is at the 'award' phase, with a contract period from 1 July 2025 to 30 October 2025. The procurement was conducted via a 'direct award' method, acknowledging MEDNEO DIAGNOSTICS UK LIMITED as the sole capable supplier. The gross contract value is £540,000, aimed at reducing patient waiting times.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical diagnostics services. The direct award indicates the need for expertise and capabilities specific to cardiac MRI scanning, suggesting that companies with advanced technology and service delivery capabilities in this niche are well-positioned to compete. The four-month contract underlines a lucrative opportunity for suppliers able to meet high standards of healthcare service delivery, particularly those capable of swift mobilisation to enhance patient care within the framework outlined by the NHS Trust in Bristol.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cardiac MRI Scanning Service

Notice Description

The Bristol Heart Institute is procuring a service to supplement it's Cardiac MRI scanning for adult patients. This is for a 4 month period with the aim of reducing the patient waiting times. This is a PSR procurement rather than PA2023.

Procurement Information

This is a PSR procurement under Direct Award A rather than a procurement under the PA2023. This is the only provider capable of providing this healthcare service in Bristol.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024275-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtransformation@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDNEO DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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