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MRI Scanning for Neurology

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MRI Scanning for Neurology" services was conducted by The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, under the industry category of Medical Imaging Services, is located at Independent House, Fifth Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead. The contracting process has reached the award stage with the intention to award notice identified as part of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The standstill period initiated on 2 June 2026, marking the start for any representations from providers. The contract's lifetime value is approximately £281,478, commencing on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2027, with the procurement method being a limited approach, bypassing the need for a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for businesses specializing in medical imaging services. The contract was assessed on multiple criteria focusing on Quality, Value, and Social Value which indicates a favourability towards innovative and integrative service providers. Given the procurement's scale and the specific criteria, the opportunity is well-suited for providers with experience in delivering healthcare-related services such as MRI scanning. Suppliers, particularly SMEs like The Newcastle Clinic, can leverage this tender to establish collaboration with NHS trusts, expand their service repertoire, and enhance their market presence within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

MRI Scanning for Neurology

Notice Description

MRI Scanning for Neurology

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Newcastle Clinic provides MRI services to our Neurology patients across FRH and RVI.

This contract has been awarded under
PSR Direct Award Process C. The
approximate lifetime value of the
contract is PS281,478. Service scheduled to
commence on 01/06/2026 and
conclude on 31/05/2027.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is<br/>subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins<br/>on 2nd June 2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of<br/>standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051477-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEWCASTLE CLINIC

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