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Dynamic Market for the Provision of Portable Ultra-Low-Field (ULF) MRI Systems

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy medical supplies work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £10,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

This Dynamic Market will be for the supply of ultra-low-field magnetic resonance imaging (ULF MRI) systems and associated goods. The Dynamic Market may include, but is not limited to, ULF MRI scanners, imaging and reconstruction software, operator workstations, radiofrequency coils, accessories, peripherals, spare parts, replacement components, consumables and ancillary equipment. Systems may be fixed, mobile, transportable or portable and suitable for deployment across healthcare, diagnostic, community, research and point-of-care settings. The Dynamic Market may also include software licences, system upgrades and other goods required for the installation, operation and maintenance of ULF MRI systems.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 102103-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 102111-2026

About the buyer

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

126

Awards

100

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

All tenders and awards from Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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From notice 102103-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2026, last updated 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.