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Ultrasound and Dexa Scanner

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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04 Mar 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by The Open University, involved the acquisition of medical equipment, specifically an Ultrasound and Dexa Scanner. Classified under medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, the contract was awarded to GE Healthcare, a large-scale supplier situated in Chalfont St Giles, United Kingdom. The tender, identified by reference OUPA11606, reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 18th February 2026. This procurement was managed under a "below threshold - unknown" method, and the contract is set to run for five years, ending on 17th February 2031. The total contract value was £176,982 GBP, completed from initiation to award.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-quality imaging technologies like ultrasound and Dexa scanners. Such businesses, especially large enterprises akin to GE Healthcare, could find similar tenders valuable for expanding their market presence and gaining significant contracts. Suppliers dealing with warranty and post-sale service aspects may also benefit from aligning their business strategies to meet the stringent requirements often present in public authority procurement contracts within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Ultrasound and Dexa Scanner

Notice Description

Purchase of an Ultrasound (LOGIQ E10s R4) and a Dexa scanner (EU iDXA Pro MTY V18), plus five-year warranties for both items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06627b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,982 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GE HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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