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title: "Provision of 2 x Modular Units only for MRI Scanners"
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# Provision of 2 x Modular Units only for MRI Scanners

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a727

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the provision of two modular units specifically designed for MRI scanners, valued at £837,100. This contract was awarded directly to Siemens Healthcare Ltd under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement is classified under goods in the health industry, specifically relating to magnetic resonance imaging equipment. The award was finalised on 17 March 2021, and the service delivery is set in Milton Keynes, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare infrastructure, particularly those specialising in modular construction and medical equipment. As compliance with specific clinical and engineering standards is essential, firms with expertise in manufacturing modular units that can accommodate MRI machines would be well suited to compete. The contract's unique technical requirements underscore the importance of businesses that can meet stringent safety and operational standards, creating a niche market for qualified suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of 2 x Modular Units only for MRI scanners. (The scanners have already been purchased separately from Siemens Healthcare Ltd pursuant to a NHS Supply Chain Framework).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 2 x Modular Units only for MRI scanners. (The scanners have already been purchased separately from Siemens Healthcare Ltd pursuant to a NHS Supply Chain Framework).

### Procurement Information

In 2020 Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (The Trust) purchased two MRI scanners from Siemens Healthcare Limited (Siemens) following a mini-competition procedure pursuant to a NHS Supply Chain framework agreement. During the mini-competition procedure, the Trust incorporated its requirement for modular units and pre-installation works, although the award of that contract was solely on the basis of the provision of the MRI scanners. This contract has been directly awarded to Siemens to cover the modular requirements. Given the technical requirements of the modular units that are specific to the Siemens MRI scanners, the contract can only be awarded to Siemens for the following reasons: 1. There are specific clinical and engineering standards that the modular buildings must adhere to in order to safely accommodate the MRI scanners. The Trust requires the modular units to screen out the magnetic force generated by the MRI scanners as well as protect the MRI scanners from external impacts. 2. Given the significant weight and electromagnetic force of the MRI scanners, it is crucial from a safety and clinical perspective that the modular units comply with these standards. Failure to do so impacts on the image quality generated by the MRI scanners and runs the risk of the MRI scanners being deemed unsafe for use. 3. Only Siemens (through its approved suppliers) has the ability to comply with these standards in a way that is compatible with their own MRI scanners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008118-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £837,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK6 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIEMENS HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 18:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008118-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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