The Provision of a Pulmonary Hypertension MRI Scanning Service to the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit

The University of Sheffield (UoS) was awarded a contract by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH) for the provision of Pulmonary Hypertension MRI Scanning Services for the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit (PVDU). Categorised under medical imaging services (CPV code 85150000), this contract adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and falls outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The services will be rendered at the University of Sheffield's MRI Unit, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an agreement value of £228,000.

The procurement process was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to the specialised nature of the service. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in high-end medical imaging technologies and services, particularly those capable of meeting stringent healthcare standards and regulations. Companies with expertise in delivering advanced MRI scanning services, healthcare logistics, or specialised medical equipment would find this contract relevant.

The award criteria focused predominantly on quality (90%) and cost (10%), emphasising the importance of service excellence and cost efficiency, ideal for businesses aiming to establish a foothold or expand their presence in the UK healthcare sector.