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DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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06 May 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process titled "DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service" in the services category, focused on supporting the route to market for DGFT contracts. This initiative is aimed at a medical imaging service between University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust. Located in Birmingham, the buyer has utilised a direct procurement method under a "below threshold - without competition" scheme. The contract period is set to begin on 29th May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with a key milestone of a future signature date scheduled for 29th May 2026.

This tender for MRI Breast Biopsy Services presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging services to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in medical technologies, particularly those capable of delivering specialist imaging services, could greatly benefit from engaging with similar healthcare procurement opportunities. Given the direct procurement method and the specific service requirements, niche providers with a track record in medical imaging could find this an advantageous avenue for growth within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service

Notice Description

Route to market support for DGFT contracts - MRI Biopsy Service Between University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041308-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7QH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

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