---
title: "Provision of an Open Bore MRI Scanning Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Provision of an Open Bore MRI Scanning Service

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9db

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## Summary

The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for the provision of an Open Bore MRI Scanning Service in the UKC23 region, encompassing Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. This tender, classified under medical imaging services (CPV code 85150000), aims to deliver essential MRI scans pivotal for accurate medical diagnoses and treatments. The process has reached the award stage with the intention to award following a standstill period from 22nd June 2026 to 2nd July 2026. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, continuing an existing service without prior competition, and it has resulted in a contract valued at £210,000 signed with Tyneside Surgical Services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the medical imaging sector, particularly those offering innovative solutions in diagnostics. Suppliers like small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing specialised MRI equipment and services can benefit significantly. Engaging in this procurement can help such businesses to enhance service delivery capabilities, build collaborations with NHS bodies, and expand their footprint within the healthcare sector by aligning with the future diagnostic needs of the community.

## Notice

Provision of an Open bore MRI scanning service on behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFT. This is to deliver a wide range MRI scans which are essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of various medical conditions. This is specifc for patient who require an open bore MRI scanner. For the avoidance of doubt: This is an intention to award which will follow a standstill period from 22/06/2026 to 02/07/2026. At the end of this period the Trust intends to award a contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for the Provision of an Open Bore MRI Scanning Service with sites in Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. There is no guaranteed activity level; service volumes will be determined by patient demand.

### Procurement Information

This is a continuation of a current service already in place

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058394-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 7TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TYNESIDE SURGICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058394-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.stsft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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