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The Provision of a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and a Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) Solution Framework Agreement

WHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Partners Procurement Service on behalf of North Central London Integrated Care System (NCL ICS) Imaging Network has completed the tender process for a Framework Agreement concerning the provision of a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and a Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) solution. The buying organisation involved is Whittington Health NHS Trust, located in London, and the related industry category is imaging and archiving systems. The tender process was facilitated through an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 7th October 2024. The contract, valued at £15,600,000, will commence on 28th November 2025 and end on 27th November 2034.

This significant tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in imaging and archiving system solutions. With Sectra Limited being awarded the contract, businesses with similar capabilities and a focus on healthcare technology solutions can find inspiration and competition avenues, especially those with aspirations to engage in long-term healthcare sector projects. The procurement is classified under goods, indicating that companies providing tangible solutions and infrastructure for healthcare systems are ideally suited to apply for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and a Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) Solution Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Partners Procurement Service ("PPS") on behalf of North Central London Integrated Care System (NCL ICS) Imaging Network (Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children NHS Foundation Trust, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, Royal, Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Whittington Health NHS Trust), herein referred to as ImageWise is issued an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with a competitive procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and a Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) solution across NCL providers via an Open Procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857e1509-9155-4be8-81e0-1b31a9c4cca7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48329000 - Imaging and archiving system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N19 5NF
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Junction
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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