Scope
Reference
CU.2082.AR
Description
Cardiff University is looking into awarding a contract for Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems.
Systems need to operate at very low field strength (40
Contract 1. Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems
Supplier
Contract value
- £345,000 excluding VAT
- £414,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 December 2025 to 17 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
On October 28th, all suppliers listed on the NHS framework for MRI Scanners and Related Services (2021/S 000-007768 ) were contacted. The suppliers include Siemens, Philips, GE Healthcare, Medical Imaging Systems, Canon, Esaote and Hitachi. Each of these suppliers has confirmed their inability to fulfil the current requirement.
In response to this situation, the Procurement Lead issued a Preliminary market engagement notice on Sell2Wales and Find a Tender for a duration of two weeks with deadline of 30/10/25. During this period, only one supplier expressed interest Wardray Premise Ltd, after further conversations supplier confirmed that they are not able to fulfil the requirement.
Subsequently, the Procurement Lead contacted the only remaining known supplier in the market, Open Imaging, who confirmed their capability to fulfil the requirement.
Supplier
Open Imaging B.V.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXJ-7696-MCLQ
Margaret Staalstraat 19
Leiden
2331MR
Netherlands
Email: t.oreilly@openimaging.eu
Website: http://www.openimaging.eu
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Purchase of 3 portable human MRI open software systems
Contracting authority
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000089
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR
Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales