NHS Supply Chain offers multiple imaging modalities from major suppliers under a single agreement.

A London hospital has become the first to buy an MRI scanner via the UK’s new NHS Supply Chain initiative – a scheme intended to offer multiple imaging modalities from major suppliers under a single agreement.

The Siemen’s Magnetom Verio 3T MRI scanner will be installed at Charing Cross Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Jason Lavery, NHS Supply Chain’s clinical markets business manager, commented: “We’re delighted that the first MRI purchase through the new supply chain framework has happened so swiftly and smoothly.

“This is a fine example of how the new NHS procurement process can alleviate lengthy tenders and offer enhanced support to NHS Trusts in the selection of imaging systems.”

Posted: 08/02/2008