---
title: "Purchase of Helium for MRI Quench at SGH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-03"
---

# Purchase of Helium for MRI Quench at SGH

Buyer: NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8d2

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, located at Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, for the "Purchase of Helium for MRI Quench at SGH" has reached the award stage as of 3rd November 2025. This contract is under the industry category of goods, focusing specifically on helium and repair services related to medical equipment. The contract covers the period from 25th to 31st October 2025. This tender was executed through a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold classification, meaning it was awarded without competition. Siemens Healthcare Ltd, based in Camberley, is the listed supplier for this contract. The procurement is driven by the urgent need to replenish helium following a quench incident during a power surge at the Scunthorpe General Hospital's MRI scanner.

This tender presents businesses involved in medical gases and maintenance of medical equipment with substantial growth opportunities, especially for suppliers capable of providing specific gases and related services in adherence to pressing and unforeseen medical needs. Large enterprises, such as Siemens Healthcare Ltd, are well-suited to participate due to their resources and capabilities to meet stringent medical equipment and supply criteria. However, smaller enterprises with niche expertise in medical gases and quick response capabilities might also find potential in similar future opportunities, provided they align with procurement needs and demonstrate the ability to deliver promptly under urgent conditions.

## Notice

The MRI scanner at Scunthorpe General Hospital quenched during a power surge and the replacement helium is not covered under the terms of the maintenance contract. The helium must be purchased from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070392-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,761 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN33 2BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIEMENS HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 24111300 - Helium
- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070392-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070392-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nlg.nhs.uk

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