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title: "Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services. MRI Safety Advice and Instrument Calibration."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068676"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services. MRI Safety Advice and Instrument Calibration.

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068676

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of radiation protection and medical physics services, including MRI safety advice and instrument calibration. This contract was issued through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and has been completed as per the award stage. The services will be provided across several locations, including Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Yeovil District Hospital, and Bridgwater, all situated in the UKK23 region. The contract, valued at £43,095.52, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and medical physics services, particularly those offering niche expertise in radiation protection and MRI safety. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) in the medical services sector may be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. In this case, the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, identified as the supplier, highlights the scope for collaboration and specialised healthcare solutions delivery. Businesses in the relevant industry category should consider similar contracts to leverage their service offerings and strategic partnerships for growth.

## Notice

Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services. Including MRI Safety Advice and Instrument Calibration for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and Bridgwater. Provided by RRPPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035688-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,095 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90721600 - Radiation protection services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035688-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035688-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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