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Echocardiography Insourcing

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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04 Aug 2026 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South West - Acutes seeks to engage service providers for its "Echocardiography Insourcing" project, which falls under the health services category (CPV: 85100000). This procurement process specifically addresses the delivery of echocardiography services at multiple locations, including Truro and the Bodmin and WCH Community Diagnostic Centres. The current procurement is in the 'tender' stage, using an open procedure. Interested parties should note the deadline for submissions is 30th August 2026, by midday UK time, with contracts anticipated to commence on 31st August 2026 and conclude on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging and cardiology services. Companies that can provide BSE-accredited echocardiographers, equipped to use RCHT GE Echo machines, will find this contract particularly attractive. Given the nature of the services required, firms with expertise in medical and hospital-related services will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity, helping them to expand their operational footprint across the specified geographical locations. Moreover, larger companies rather than SMEs or VCSE organisations are likely more suited to meet the regimens of this comprehensive service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Echocardiography Insourcing

Notice Description

Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to deliver outpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms, to include:- a full TTE study, performed to BSE current standards using RCHT GE Echo machines at RCHT sites, including the Bodmin and WCH Community Diagnostic Centres, and other agreed locations. - The uploading of the report to the appropriate patient EPR (currently Maxims) and the distribution of the report to the appropriate clinicians (referrer and GP). Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to work at RCHT (Truro) and undertake inpatient Adult Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiograms using RCHT GE echo machines and reporting on RCHT reporting system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68211522-dede-45c9-ad29-12c8247ecb72
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85111000 - Hospital services

85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services

85121231 - Cardiology services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3LJ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

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