---
title: "Award of NHS Lothian - NP648/17 - Provision of MRI Scanning Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000534718"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000534718.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN"
published: "2018-03-27"
---

# Award of NHS Lothian - NP648/17 - Provision of MRI Scanning Services

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000534718

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## Summary

On 27th March 2018, NHS Lothian awarded a contract titled "Award of NHS Lothian - NP648/17 - Provision of MRI Scanning Services" for medical services in the healthcare industry. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract covering the provision of 300 MRI scans from April to June 2018, and potentially extending for further periods up to December 2018, subject to funding confirmation. The procurement is classified under services, and bids for providing these services were received until the end of the tender period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those offering MRI scanning capabilities. Companies that can efficiently manage high-volume scanning and provide comprehensive pricing for services, including both non-contrast and contrast examinations, will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers in the medical technology and healthcare service sectors, such as imaging centres or hospital service providers, should consider engaging in this tender to tap into the growing demand for MRI services in the region.

## Notice

NHS Lothian requires 300 MRI patient scans (approx 100 per month) for the period April - June 2018. NHS Lothian may also require a further 300 scans for the period July - September, and a further 300 scans for the period October- December. Reporting on the scans will not be required.Scans are expected to be non contrast examinations of Head, IAMs, MSK (Joints and spine).Bidders are asked to provide a quote for a price per scan on the basis that 300 scans only are provided in the period to the end of June and also on the basis that 900 are required over 9 months to December.Bidders should also quote a cost for use of contrast to cover the eventuality that it may be required for a small number of scans.All requirements are subject to confirmation of funding being available to NHS Lothian.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314787 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SRUC; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ADT FIRE & SECURITY; BADENOCH AND CLARK; DEISTER ELECTRONIC (UK; GTR CONTRACTS; HOPKINS STEEL; LIP CONSTRUCTION; NORTHBURGH; QUALITY HEALTH; THE EDINBURGH CLINIC; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS; WISHARTS (FRIOCKHEIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 15:55 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314787

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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