---
title: "UKRI-5435 MRC LMS Hyperpolarisation System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f06d"
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published: "2026-05-12"
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# UKRI-5435 MRC LMS Hyperpolarisation System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f06d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "UKRI-5435 MRC LMS Hyperpolarisation System" is facilitated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The procurement is categorised under the goods industry, particularly focusing on machines and apparatus for testing, measuring, and scientific technical simulation, including nuclear magnetic resonance scanners. This tender initially went through an open procedure, with relevant documents published on 8th December 2025 and the tender period closing on 5th January 2026. A contract was awarded on 6th March 2026 to the University of Sheffield, though the initial contract was later cancelled on 12th May 2026 due to non-compliance with tender requirements. The location for delivery is indicated to be within the UKI3 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, especially those involved in medical imaging technologies. Companies with expertise in hyperpolarisation systems for lung imaging could leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a leading research organisation. With the University of Sheffield previously involved and awarded as a supplier, partnerships or consortiums including higher education institutions may have a competitive edge. Firms capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions while adhering to compliance requirements are also positioned to benefit from future similar procurements, facilitating potential business growth in the UK’s public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of Hyperpolarisation System for lung imaging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043478-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 25 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £635,000 |
| Lots value | £635,000 |
| Awards value | £510,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI3 Inner London - West |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33113110 - Nuclear magnetic resonance scanners
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 12:43 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043478-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020461-2026
- 8 Dec 2025 at 10:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080471-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043478-2026
  12th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020461-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080471-2025
  8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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