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title: "Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d6ca"
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# Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d6ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cardiff University as the buying organisation and Open Imaging B.V. as the supplier, focusing on the purchase of three portable human MRI open software systems. This contract falls under the medical equipment category within the goods procurement, and is conditioned by the Welsh devolved regulations. Cardiff University has completed the procurement, which involved a direct award method due to the uniqueness of the supplier available for this technology. The total contract value is £414,000, covering a period from 18th December 2025 to 17th December 2026. Key dates included the contract signing on 16th December 2025.

This tender opens up opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of offering systems with open software and hardware configurations. Businesses with expertise in MRI technology, flexible software solutions, and modular hardware will find relevance in this contract. SMEs in the medical equipment sector, especially those capable of innovation in low-field strength MRI systems, are well-positioned to explore similar procurement scenarios, given their adaptability and potential for customisation. The focus on open-source programming capabilities presents unique growth avenues for tech-savvy enterprises aiming to provide bespoke solutions in the healthcare domain.

## Notice

Cardiff University has now awarded the contract for the Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems

### Planning Information

We encourage interested parties to submit their expressions of interest by emailing rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk no later than Thursday, November 13, 2025.

### Procurement Information

Preliminary notice has been realised and no supplier has expressed interest as such Cardiff University has to go with the only known supplier on the market. System has to be fully Open Software and Hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083114-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| Contracts value | £345,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN IMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 08:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083114-2025
- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079813-2025
- 4 Dec 2025 at 14:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079797-2025
- 30 Oct 2025 at 09:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069601-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083114-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079813-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079797-2025
  4th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069601-2025
  30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- http://www.openimaging.eu
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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