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title: "UK SBS MRI Headphones"
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# UK SBS MRI Headphones

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73df394d-635c-4f82-b9dc-10d045223f3b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England, and seeks to procure MRI headphones under the title "UK SBS MRI Headphones". This tender is classified under the CPV code for headphones and magnetic resonance imaging equipment. The procurement method used is limited, allowing for the award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 25th April 2017, with a total value of £31,677.29, and the delivery is expected to take place between 26th April 2017 and 26th May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and technology sector, particularly those specialising in audio equipment for MRI applications. Suppliers that are compliant with the specific requirements of MRI operations and can demonstrate their capability to meet high standards of quality will have an advantage. As the contract is aimed at maximising data quality for MRI scans, potential bidders could include SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) with innovative solutions in audio technology tailored for the healthcare sector.

## Notice

MRI is one of the key research tools at the MRC-CBU, used by 12 out of our 13 programme leaders and their teams. Each MRI scan involves a coordinated effort between the researcher, the volunteer panel office and the MRI team. In addition, MRI has high running costs. Finally, our MRI scanner is often booked months in advance, making each slot a highly sought after resource. For these reasons, it is important to maximise the data quality obtained from each scan, in order to reduce the need for replacement slots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a2c53-bd9b-463e-9f85-4131ea8c007c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2017 - 26 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,677 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,677 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTOACOUSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 32342100 - Headphones
- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2017 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a2c53-bd9b-463e-9f85-4131ea8c007c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e4a2c53-bd9b-463e-9f85-4131ea8c007c
  25th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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