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Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services. MRI Safety Advice and Instrument Calibration.

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of radiation protection and medical physics services, including MRI safety advice and instrument calibration. This contract was issued through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and has been completed as per the award stage. The services will be provided across several locations, including Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Yeovil District Hospital, and Bridgwater, all situated in the UKK23 region. The contract, valued at £43,095.52, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and medical physics services, particularly those offering niche expertise in radiation protection and MRI safety. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) in the medical services sector may be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. In this case, the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, identified as the supplier, highlights the scope for collaboration and specialised healthcare solutions delivery. Businesses in the relevant industry category should consider similar contracts to leverage their service offerings and strategic partnerships for growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services. MRI Safety Advice and Instrument Calibration.

Notice Description

Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services. Including MRI Safety Advice and Instrument Calibration for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and Bridgwater. Provided by RRPPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068676
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035688-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,095 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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