Planning

MRI Managed Equipment Service

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 14:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "MRI Managed Equipment Service," seeking to engage with the market for a service located at Croydon University Hospital, UK. The procurement exercise, facilitated by the South West London Procurement Partnership, involves a proposed contract divided into two lots, each related to maintenance and facility management of MRI equipment and associated building services. The intended start date for the six-year contract, with a possibility of a two-year extension, is 1st April 2026. Key dates include a market engagement on 24th September 2025, with interested parties required to contact the trust by email to obtain an information pack by 24th September 2025, and the market engagement will be conducted online on that date.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment maintenance, facilities management, and related architectural or engineering services. Companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of both medical equipment and building installations are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process allows businesses to form strategic partnerships with a public authority, enhancing their portfolio by working on a significant contract in the healthcare sector. Additionally, this contract consists of sufficient duration and potential extension that would provide stability and growth opportunities for businesses looking to solidify their position within this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRI Managed Equipment Service

Notice Description

The South West London Procurement Partnership on behalf of Croydon Health Services are looking to carry out a market engagement exercise in relation to an MRI Managed Equipment Service contract. The contract will be divided into two lots as follows: * Lot 1 - MRI Managed equipment service: The Trust is looking to procure a Provider to deliver ongoing support and maintenance for three MRI machines/associated equipment. This Lot will include the remaining residual values of the machines. * Lot 2 - Hard facilities management and associated services: The Trust is looking to procure a Provider to deliver hard FM services for the MRI building. This Lot also includes the residual value of the building. The contract start date for the proposed service is 1st April 2026. It is anticipated that the contract term will run for 6 years with an option to extend by an additional 2 years on a +1+1 basis. The purpose of the engagement is to: * Gauge market interest * Obtain preliminary information from potential bidders around the proposed service and understand feasibility * Obtain feedback on the draft specifications * Use feedback to inform the specification for the service The market engagement will be held online as follows: * Lot 1 Wednesday 24th September 2025 14:00-15:00 * Lot 2 Wednesday 24th September 2025 11:00-12:00 If you are interested in attending the event please email Emma.Richardson00@stgeorges.nhs.uk to register interest and receive an information pack.

Planning Information

To register interest and receive an information pack please email Emma.Richardson00@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054026-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.richardson00@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR7 7YE
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
West Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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