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UKRI-5435 MRC LMS Hyperpolarisation System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:22

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in Swindon, Wiltshire, conducted the procurement for the "UKRI-5435 MRC LMS Hyperpolarisation System" needed for lung imaging. The procurement falls under the goods category with CPV codes related to testing and measuring machines, nuclear magnetic resonance scanners, and scientific technical simulators. The process, initiated as an open procedure, led to a contract award involving the provision by the University of Sheffield. The procurement status is complete, following an award date of 6th March 2026, with a contract period from 25th March 2026 to 25th February 2031. Interested parties had until the tender period's conclusion on 5th January 2026 to submit questions by 29th December 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large organisations with expertise in medical imaging systems, particularly those specialising in advanced technology like hyperpolarisation systems. SMEs are welcomed to participate, although the final stages saw no SME bids. The open method allows for wider competition while focusing on quality with a high weight on technical criteria in evaluation, making it appealing for innovative technology providers in the healthcare and research sectors who can supply cutting-edge imaging equipment tailored for scientific research applications. Potential suppliers must register interest and apply via the Atamis eSourcing platform to access tender documents, ensuring a transparent and competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5435 MRC LMS Hyperpolarisation System

Notice Description

Provision of Hyperpolarisation System for lung imaging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f06d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

33113110 - Nuclear magnetic resonance scanners

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£635,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£510,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 25 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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