---
title: "Hire of MRI Scanner Staffed and Unstaffed"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05034a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Hire of MRI Scanner Staffed and Unstaffed

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05034a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Hire of MRI Scanner Staffed and Unstaffed" contract involves the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Trafford, UK. This procurement falls under the medical imaging services category and is part of the health industry. The procurement method used is a direct award process, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations, which exempt it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded on 28th April 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. This award stage is a confirmation of the award notice, concluding a process that began with an intention to award notice published on 15th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, particularly those that can provide MRI scanner hire services, both staffed and unstaffed. With an approximate lifetime contract value of £461,530, it caters to businesses capable of meeting the specific service criteria under the PSR. Companies like Radiology Management Solutions Limited, which was awarded a related contract, demonstrate that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in such services could find growth opportunities through similar procurements from large health service providers, like the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. These types of tenders typically suit businesses with expertise in healthcare service provision and capability to deliver within specified regulatory frameworks.

## Notice

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.'
Contract Awarded - 28th April 2025
Contract Start date 1st May 2025 - 30th April 026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to be provided: Hire of MRI Scanner that is both Staffed and Unstaffed
MFt is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C
Approx lifetime value of contract: PS461, 530
Contract dates: 14th April 2024 to 13th April 2025

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25th April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017928-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £461,530 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RADIOLOGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 11:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017928-2025
- 15 Apr 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015275-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thosewhoscan.co.uk
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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