Planning

Pre-treatment CT Scanner and MR Scanner

THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

08 Dec 2025 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Manchester, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for replacing its Pre-treatment CT scanner and MR scanner. The procurement is within the radiotherapy devices and supplies category, focusing on CT and Magnetic Resonance scanners. The process is currently at the planning stage, with the initial engagement deadline set for 9th January 2026. Interested organisations are encouraged to submit expressions of interest and partake in preliminary discussions through the Atamis e-tendering portal. This initiative forms part of a broader agenda, with the contract period expected between 1st April 2028 and 31st March 2038.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for manufacturers of CT and MR scanners to contribute to the national health service's advancements by offering cutting-edge technology. Companies specialising in medical imaging equipment and radiotherapy devices are well-suited to respond to this tender, particularly those that can demonstrate innovation and technical excellence. The discussions scheduled as part of the pre-procurement will allow firms to showcase their latest solutions, fostering potential long-term partnerships with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-treatment CT Scanner and MR Scanner

Notice Description

The Christie Proton Beam Therapy service will be looking to replace its Pre-treatment CT scanner and MR scanner in the next few years. As a national service, we would like to invite manufacturers to pre procurement discussions to help the Trust formulate a specification and see what current technology is available. This would involve presentations and discussions around current systems and possible future systems that fit our timeline.

Planning Information

By the initial engagement deadline of 9/01/2026 organisations are invited to submit their expression of interest via the Atamis e-tendering portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and contact the Trust's Head of Engineering, Shaun Atherton at shaun.atherton@nhs.net for further information regarding presentations and discussions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f068
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080468-2025
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

33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners

33115100 - CT scanners

33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 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
THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Diane Sinclair
Contact Email
diane.sinclair@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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