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Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 08:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Dec 2025 at 14:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Dec 2025 at 14:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 09:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cardiff University as the buying organisation and Open Imaging B.V. as the supplier, focusing on the purchase of three portable human MRI open software systems. This contract falls under the medical equipment category within the goods procurement, and is conditioned by the Welsh devolved regulations. Cardiff University has completed the procurement, which involved a direct award method due to the uniqueness of the supplier available for this technology. The total contract value is £414,000, covering a period from 18th December 2025 to 17th December 2026. Key dates included the contract signing on 16th December 2025.

This tender opens up opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of offering systems with open software and hardware configurations. Businesses with expertise in MRI technology, flexible software solutions, and modular hardware will find relevance in this contract. SMEs in the medical equipment sector, especially those capable of innovation in low-field strength MRI systems, are well-positioned to explore similar procurement scenarios, given their adaptability and potential for customisation. The focus on open-source programming capabilities presents unique growth avenues for tech-savvy enterprises aiming to provide bespoke solutions in the healthcare domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems

Notice Description

Cardiff University has now awarded the contract for the Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems

Planning Information

We encourage interested parties to submit their expressions of interest by emailing rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk no later than Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Procurement Information

Preliminary notice has been realised and no supplier has expressed interest as such Cardiff University has to go with the only known supplier on the market. System has to be fully Open Software and Hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083114-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

Cardiff University

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Open Imaging B.V.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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