Planning

Provision of an Xenon Polariser

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of a Xenon Polariser and Associated Products" within the medical imaging equipment industry category. This central government public authority located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is exploring opportunities as part of a soft market research initiative to obtain external funding. The procurement process is marked by a preliminary market engagement notice, published on 3rd November 2025, with a future notice date set for 17th November 2025. The project, with a gross value of £590,400, is expected to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 2nd February 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in medical, dental, and veterinary imaging equipment. Suppliers with experience in developing and providing sophisticated imaging technologies, particularly those capable of delivering goods above the threshold value, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The focus on market engagement suggests a strategic opening for businesses to propose innovative solutions and potentially influence the final tender specifications, allowing room for competitive advantage and strategic partnerships with Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Xenon Polariser

Notice Description

Provision of an Xenon Polariser and Associated Products

Planning Information

Soft market research to enable a bid for external funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070314-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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
£492,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 20251 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2026 30 days
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
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
colin.baker2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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