BCU-DIR-64438 - HEAD AND NECK COIL FOR MRI SCANNER

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board awarded contract BCU-DIR-64438 to Siemens Healthcare Limited for the purchase of a specialist head and neck MRI coil. The procurement was necessary to replace an existing coil that had failed due to wear and tear and was not covered under existing contract terms. Because only an original equipment manufacturer part is compatible with the specific scanner, the contract was awarded without competition via a below-threshold procedure. The total value of the award is 38,838 pounds excluding VAT. The contract period began on October 26, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2027. This acquisition ensures the restoration of critical imaging capabilities by securing the only manufacturer part capable of fitting and functioning with the health board's equipment.