---
title: "Provision of a Xenon Polariser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d896"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Provision of a Xenon Polariser

Buyer: ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d896

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves the "Provision of a Xenon Polariser," targeting the medical imaging equipment industry. The procurement is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, under the award stage, finalised on 18 March 2026. The contract, valued at £519,660, involves research in respiratory diseases using advanced MRI scanning techniques. This open procedure seeks goods above the threshold, with the main procurement category specified as imaging equipment for medical use. The award was issued to The University of Sheffield, with the contract expected to commence from 31 March 2026 and significant deadlines such as the standstill period ending on 27 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in medical imaging technology and research equipment manufacturing. It is tailored for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering innovative solutions in paediatric and adult respiratory disease diagnostics. Collaborative ventures between healthcare providers and technology suppliers can be especially beneficial. Businesses with expertise in developing MRI scanner enhancements or medical imaging innovations are well-positioned to leverage this procurement opportunity to advance their offerings and forge influential partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS FT is looking for a Xenon polariser and coil which will support a research MRI scanner in undertaking detailed respiratory scans. This would enable the Trust to undertake research in paediatric and adult respiratory diseases, from rare congenital malformations to common conditions like asthma, and COPD.

### Planning Information

Soft market research to enable a bid for external funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024428-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £491,700 |
| Lots value | £491,700 |
| Awards value | £433,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L12 2AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Sandfield Park |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool West Derby |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024428-2026
- 22 Nov 2025 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076238-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 09:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070314-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024428-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076238-2025
  22nd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070314-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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