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title: "DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691fb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service

Buyer: THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691fb

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## Summary

This procurement process involves a contract titled "DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service" initiated by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement pertains to medical imaging services, specifically the provision of MRI biopsies for women at very high risk of breast cancer. The process follows a direct procurement method, categorized as below threshold without competition. The buyer, located in Dudley, UK (postcode DY1 2HQ), awarded the contract to the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, headquartered in Coventry. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period set from 29th May 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in medical imaging and diagnostics. Healthcare providers with expertise in MRI biopsy services or those looking to expand their services in high-risk cancer detection would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. The procurement underscores the increased demand for specialised healthcare services within NHS programmes, enabling potential suppliers to align their offerings with such critical health initiatives. Establishing a strong presence in this sector could lead to further opportunities within regional NHS trusts.

## Notice

Provision of MRI biopsies for women with very high risk of breast cancer from the NHSBSP VHR screening programme or women with an MRI abnormality from the referring Commissioners symptomatic service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042809-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000 |
| 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 | THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CEVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 08:30 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042809-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042802-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 08:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041308-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042809-2026
  11th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042802-2026
  11th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041308-2026
  6th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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