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JAC: Phantom replacement for medical physics

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Mar 2026 at 19:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust involves the replacement of an MRI QA phantom used in routine quality assurance testing of imaging systems. Categorised under medical goods within the magnetic resonance imaging equipment sector, the contract was awarded to Leeds Test Objects trading as MediScientific. The Trust, located in Worthing, UK, finalised this direct procurement without competition, as it fell below threshold requirements. The contract was signed on 18th March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £24,450.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment, particularly large-scale suppliers of MRI technology. As the procurement was conducted directly, businesses with established reputations and proven expertise in quality assurance testing equipment are best positioned to engage with similar opportunities. Organisations can leverage this contract to strengthen partnerships with NHS trusts, expanding their footprint within the healthcare sector, and potentially increasing their influence in future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JAC: Phantom replacement for medical physics

Notice Description

Replacement MRI QA phantom used in routine quality assurance testing of imaging systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067354
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027071-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEEDS TEST OBJECTS T/A MEDISCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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