Award

Provision of a Xenon Polariser

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 10:21

Tender

22 Nov 2025 at 13:30

Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves the "Provision of a Xenon Polariser," targeting the medical imaging equipment industry. The procurement is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, under the award stage, finalised on 18 March 2026. The contract, valued at £519,660, involves research in respiratory diseases using advanced MRI scanning techniques. This open procedure seeks goods above the threshold, with the main procurement category specified as imaging equipment for medical use. The award was issued to The University of Sheffield, with the contract expected to commence from 31 March 2026 and significant deadlines such as the standstill period ending on 27 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in medical imaging technology and research equipment manufacturing. It is tailored for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering innovative solutions in paediatric and adult respiratory disease diagnostics. Collaborative ventures between healthcare providers and technology suppliers can be especially beneficial. Businesses with expertise in developing MRI scanner enhancements or medical imaging innovations are well-positioned to leverage this procurement opportunity to advance their offerings and forge influential partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Xenon Polariser

Notice Description

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS FT is looking for a Xenon polariser and coil which will support a research MRI scanner in undertaking detailed respiratory scans. This would enable the Trust to undertake research in paediatric and adult respiratory diseases, from rare congenital malformations to common conditions like asthma, and COPD.

Planning Information

Soft market research to enable a bid for external funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024428-2026
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
£491,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£491,700 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£433,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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