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31 Jul 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool has completed a procurement process titled "Cercare Medical," focused on acquiring an MR Neuro Advanced Perfusion Package along with a service module. This contract falls within the public authority - central government category and specifically targets the software package and information systems industry. The procurement was undertaken using a direct method, classified as below threshold - without competition. The process reached the award stage on 31st July 2026, with CERCARE MEDICAL UK as the supplier, and covers the delivery to multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract period extends from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses that operate within the health technology sector, particularly those developing advanced medical software solutions. Since the procurement was completed directly without competition, it could serve as a reference or a gateway for similar future projects, particularly for large-scale companies capable of delivering sophisticated technological infrastructure and support services to the National Health Service (NHS) and other government entities. Businesses with experience in public sector engagements and a focus on innovation in medical technology would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Title

Cercare Medical

Notice Description

Cercare medical MR Neuro Advanced Perfusion Package plus service module

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072769-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERCARE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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