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title: "Staffed scanning service at St Richards - relocatable MRI"
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# Staffed scanning service at St Richards - relocatable MRI

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da8ab29c-c93a-43b0-8186-11e57421e7f9

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a staffed MRI scanning service at St Richards, located in Chichester, West Sussex. This procurement, under the industry category of Medical Imaging Services (CPV 85150000), aims to secure a supplier through a selective call-off from the NHS Supply Chain's existing framework agreement, specifically Lot 1 - Short to Medium Term Clinical Service Solutions. Interested parties are invited to express interest via email by 25th March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 11th April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

With a contract value of £1,581,800, this tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses capable of providing medical imaging services, though it is not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses engaging in or expanding their offerings in managed medical equipment and clinical service solutions will find this an attractive opportunity. The procurement process, guided by established framework providers, presents a streamlined and efficient entry point for qualified suppliers familiar with framework competition and used to providing services within the UK, particularly in the South East region.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking to conduct a Further Competition for a Contract for the Supply of a staffed, MRI scanning service situated at St Richards, Chichester, West Sussex. Additional information: The Further Competition is open to capable suppliers under Framework Agreement for Managed Equipment and Clinical Service Solutions, reference 2021/S 000-032144, Lot 1 - Short to Medium Term Clinical Service Solutions The Further Competition will be managed by the Framework Providers, NHS Supply Chain. Please conduct all communication via mecss@supplychain.nhs.uk To express interest and participate in the tender, please contact mecss@supplychain.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f886e5-2d23-4273-8d19-1225266e73e0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,581,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 5BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Whitehawk & Marina |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 17:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f886e5-2d23-4273-8d19-1225266e73e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f886e5-2d23-4273-8d19-1225266e73e0
  6th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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