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MRI Scanner Servicing

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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07 Jul 2026 at 14:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, a sub-central government public authority, recently concluded a procurement process titled "MRI Scanner Servicing", which falls under the medical imaging services industry category. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, focusing on a service contract for a 3T MRI scanner. This included two preventative maintenance visits, customer support, necessary parts and labour, helium, and safety updates. The contract was awarded to Siemens Healthcare Limited and is set to run from 5th July 2026 to 25th July 2027, with the contract signed on 2nd July 2026. The service will be delivered across several regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This opportunity, while already awarded, highlights a significant business growth potential for companies involved in medical equipment servicing, especially those specialising in high-tech medical imaging devices like MRI scanners. Companies with expertise in comprehensive maintenance solutions, customer support, and safety compliance in the medical field would find this type of contract particularly beneficial. Collaborating with prominent universities and healthcare suppliers can lead to strengthened relationships and the potential for long-term agreements, fostering business reputation and market presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRI Scanner Servicing

Notice Description

Service contract for 3T MRI scanner. Contract includes 2 preventative maintenance visits, customer support, parts and labour, helium and safety updates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c56b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063735-2026
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
Large

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
£12,186,800 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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 OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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