Scope
Reference
CHRT550-2025-26 DES CR
Description
A total-body/long-axial-FoV PET-CT system (TB-PET) to be used for predominantly oncology clinical PET service, as well as research both locally and for the wider/national community.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,500,000 excluding VAT
- £9,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 February 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
The Christie team keep abreast of developments in imaging technology as part of their ongoing professional development, but specific market engagement regarding Total Body PET-CT began in July 2022 with the Medical Research Council's call for expressions of interest regarding establishing Total Body PET-CT facilities, primarily for research. The Christie, and local partners, submitted an EoI and were subsequently invited to submit a full bid. In preparation for this, a team from The Christie (funded by the Christie) independently arranged visits to the Total Body PET-CT scanners in Copenhagen and Sacramento (February 2023). The bid was submitted in March 2023 and was unsuccessful. The Christie team continued to pursue alternative sources for funding. Local potential funding opportunities were identified in June 2024 and work began to secure this funding and firm up revised plans for the Total Body PET-CT facility. Meetings to discuss the current Total Body PET-CT offerings between The Christie team and manufacturers of Total Body systems were held on The Christie site between June and August 2024, with more detailed discussions of system features and potential scientific collaboration opportunities from December 2024 to February 2025 to finalise the tender specification. An additional online meeting was organised to discuss potential digital archive systems in February 2025.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 May 2025
Contracting authority
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTTQ-9511-YPYH
Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Diane Sinclair
Telephone: 07748624560
Email: diane.sinclair@nhs.net
Website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government