--- title: "Total Body PET-CT Scanner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-08-21" --- # Total Body PET-CT Scanner Buyer: THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050fd2.json) ## Summary The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Manchester, UK, initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Total Body PET-CT Scanner, intended to enhance their oncology clinical PET service and research capabilities. Initially planned and actively tendered in late spring and summer of 2025, the procurement aimed to establish advanced imaging equipment for medical use, with an open procurement process. However, on 21st August 2025, it was concluded with a cancellation of the tender. The procurement method was open and would have involved a significant investment, with an anticipated contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with possible extensions until 2036. This tender presented substantial opportunities for suppliers of large-scale medical imaging equipment, particularly those experienced in delivering and maintaining advanced PET-CT systems. Companies like United Imaging Healthcare Limited, which was involved as the primary supplier, highlight that large enterprises with capabilities for high-specification medical equipment manufacturing and service continuity are well-suited to compete. Engaging with such tenders could not only enhance market presence in the healthcare sector but also foster long-term partnerships with key healthcare organisations such as The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. ## Notice A total-body/long-axial-FoV PET-CT system (TB PET-CT) to be used for its predominantly oncology clinical PET service, as well as research both locally and for the wider/national community. Contract Value: If the extension periods are entered into and options taken, the value is anticipated to be in the region of PS6.9million. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: As an optional extra, the Contrating Authority requires a specification and costing for the installation of a rapid-access, high capacity image archive compatible with the Total Body PET-CT system, suitable for storing up to 1 petabyte of image data. The specification should include installation of the high bandwidth connection between the associated scanner workstations to enable rapid archiving and retrieval. We are still exploring options for archive provision, and would like further information about the requirements of such an archive for this TB PET-CT system and the cost of the scanner manufacturer providing this system as part of the scanner purchase. Renewal: Extensions will be used for additional years of maintenance cover ### Planning Information The Christie team keep abreast of developments in imaging technology as part of their ongoing professional development, but specific market engagement regarding Total Body PET-CT began in July 2022 with the Medical Research Council’s call for expressions of interest regarding establishing Total Body PET-CT facilities, primarily for research. The Christie, and local partners, submitted an EoI and were subsequently invited to submit a full bid. In preparation for this, a team from The Christie (funded by the Christie) independently arranged visits to the Total Body PET-CT scanners in Copenhagen and Sacramento (February 2023). The bid was submitted in March 2023 and was unsuccessful. The Christie team continued to pursue alternative sources for funding. Local potential funding opportunities were identified in June 2024 and work began to secure this funding and firm up revised plans for the Total Body PET-CT facility. Meetings to discuss the current Total Body PET-CT offerings between The Christie team and manufacturers of Total Body systems were held on The Christie site between June and August 2024, with more detailed discussions of system features and potential scientific collaboration opportunities from December 2024 to February 2025 to finalise the tender specification. An additional online meeting was organised to discuss potential digital archive systems in February 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050658-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 9 May 2025 | | Award date | 13 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | Lots value | £7,500,000 | | Awards value | £12,900,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Cancelled | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M20 4BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Withington | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Withington | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use ## Release History - 21 Aug 2025 at 16:32 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050658-2025 - 15 Aug 2025 at 10:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049061-2025 - 6 Aug 2025 at 17:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046701-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045267-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042493-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 15:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020192-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 13:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020104-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050658-2025 21st August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049061-2025 15th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046701-2025 6th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045267-2025 1st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042493-2025 23rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020192-2025 9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020104-2025 9th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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