---
title: "Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0592a2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-02"
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# Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0592a2

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for "Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners." This purchase falls under the category of goods in the healthcare industry and was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process concluded with the award on 23rd July 2025, and the contract was active from 24th July 2025 to 23rd August 2025. The equipment required included the FUNSTAR Stability Phantom, SPECTRE MRS Phantom, and SPIRIT Phantom. The main location for the contract is Birmingham, and the legal framework referenced was the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

The award of the contract to Gold Standard Phantoms Limited presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment. Large-scale suppliers in the healthcare equipment sector, especially those with expertise in MRI technology, would find such procurement processes advantageous for expanding their footprint in the UK healthcare industry. Additionally, businesses aiming to work with central government authorities can gain valuable experience and credibility from engaging in similar public contracts. This process exemplifies the need for high-quality solutions in medical imaging, further driving innovation and market competition among providers.

## Notice

Equipment for quality assurance of MRI scanners FUNSTAR Stability Phantom, SPECTRE MRS Phantom, SPIRIT Phantom

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053327-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,615 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2GW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOLD STANDARD PHANTOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053327-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053327-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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