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BAS - Portable X-ray Units

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 14:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

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

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Portable X-ray Units, specifically under the tender title "BAS - Portable X-ray Units", with FUJIFILM Healthcare UK LTD as the awarded supplier. This procurement falls under the industry category of diagnostic X-ray systems, with goods delivery expected in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKH12 region. The direct award method was employed due to technical reasons that precluded competition. The current procurement stage is the Award, with significant dates including the signing of the contract on 6th March 2026, and a contract period from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2027, possibly extending to early 2029.

This procurement provides growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of diagnostic imaging equipment, particularly portable X-ray units. Large businesses capable of offering advanced technical solutions that meet specific requirements and showing excellence in healthcare technology might be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. With governance from a central government authority like UKRI, suppliers can expect reliability and sustainability within public procurement processes, creating favourable conditions for continued business expansion. The initiative supports advancement in healthcare technology, benefiting both suppliers and end-users within healthcare sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BAS - Portable X-ray Units

Notice Description

UKRI has appointed 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/027996-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£232,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20262 months 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
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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