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Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Sep 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for "Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners." This purchase falls under the category of goods in the healthcare industry and was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process concluded with the award on 23rd July 2025, and the contract was active from 24th July 2025 to 23rd August 2025. The equipment required included the FUNSTAR Stability Phantom, SPECTRE MRS Phantom, and SPIRIT Phantom. The main location for the contract is Birmingham, and the legal framework referenced was the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

The award of the contract to Gold Standard Phantoms Limited presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment. Large-scale suppliers in the healthcare equipment sector, especially those with expertise in MRI technology, would find such procurement processes advantageous for expanding their footprint in the UK healthcare industry. Additionally, businesses aiming to work with central government authorities can gain valuable experience and credibility from engaging in similar public contracts. This process exemplifies the need for high-quality solutions in medical imaging, further driving innovation and market competition among providers.

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Notice Title

Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners

Notice Description

Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners FUNSTAR Stability Phantom, SPECTRE MRS Phantom, SPIRIT Phantom

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053327-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOLD STANDARD PHANTOMS

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