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title: "OPM-MEG (Cerca)"
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# OPM-MEG (Cerca)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1134b0-0b92-4ba8-8373-89e010e82b53

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in London, has initiated a procurement process under the title "OPM-MEG (Cerca)" focusing on the medical equipment and research category. This process involves the construction of a self-contained mobile OPM-MEG laboratory at the Magnetic Shields Ltd site in Kent, UK, and a subsequent validation exercise with the University of Nottingham. The tender, valued at £2,800,000, falls within a direct procurement method titled "Single tender action (below threshold)," with the award published on 3 February 2026. The contract period spans from 1 December 2025 to 8 May 2026, with the main procurement category being works.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment construction, research services, and R&D execution. Ideal candidates are those able to provide specialised services in building mobile laboratories and engaging in cutting-edge brain function research. Although a direct procurement method was used here, similar future contracts may benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in medical equipment and research sectors, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions and engaged collaborations with academic institutions.

## Notice

There is a requirement to conduct research to understand the effect of blast exposure on brain function. The Supplier will complete the following: a. Construction of a self-contained mobile OPM-MEG laboratory on Magnetic Shields Ltd site in Kent, UK. Packaging means it will be in a standard "high cube" shipping container suitable for moving by MOD with all internal items secured. b. Engage with the University of Nottingham to conduct a validation exercise on the completed scans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7edb00-ad1a-4840-a635-d805f0f236fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERCA MAGNETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7edb00-ad1a-4840-a635-d805f0f236fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7edb00-ad1a-4840-a635-d805f0f236fc
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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