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UKRI-5827 BAS - Portable X-ray Units

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Feb 2026 at 11:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 11:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focuses on supplying Portable X-ray Units to The British Antarctic Survey. The contract has been awarded to FUJIFILM Healthcare UK LTD, based in Bedford, with a contract value of £278,400. The transaction was completed using a direct award method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. This procurement falls under the goods category, and the start of the contract period is set for 9th March 2026, with completion expected by 8th March 2027, potentially extending to February 2028. The delivery will take place in the UKH12 region, and it is subject to renewal for an additional year.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers proficient in diagnostic imaging systems, as it involves the supply of advanced Portable X-ray Units. Large-scale suppliers, particularly those specialising in healthcare imaging technology, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement initiatives given their capacity to meet technical specifications. UKRI's engagement in scientific projects, amplified by their central government backing, marks them as a prestigious contracting authority capable of offering recurrent business opportunities for vendors specialising in medical equipment and diagnostic systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5827 BAS - Portable X-ray Units

Notice Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply of Portable X-ray Units.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014656-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJIFILM HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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