Tender

Design, build, finance and operation of a Community Diagnostic Centre ("CDC")

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 18:05

Planning

24 Jan 2024 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, in collaboration with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is initiating a procurement process (currently in the Tender stage) for the design, build, finance, and operation of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Northampton. This procurement, under the Provider Selection Regime (Health Care Services Regulations 2023), targets the medical imaging services industry and aims to address diagnostic demands in Northamptonshire. The tender is active with submissions due by 14 November 2024. The intended start date for the contract is March 2026, running for a decade, with a focus on establishing a comprehensive CDC incorporating services like endoscopy, MRI, CT scans, and more. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, involving rounds of dialogue to refine proposals.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare facilities, equipment, and related services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given that the selection criteria favour those with relevant modality certifications. Businesses capable of identifying suitable land or existing structures, and those with expertise in medical imaging and diagnostic services, are well-suited to compete. The chosen partner is expected to integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare infrastructures within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, creating a strategic partnership to enhance local healthcare services. This project also promotes long-term engagement, with potential renewals considered post the initial contract period, ultimately contributing to sustainable business growth in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Design, build, finance and operation of a Community Diagnostic Centre ("CDC")

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Northampton General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is running a competitive procurement process for the provision of a Large Hub Community Diagnostic Centre for Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust on behalf of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust who currently operate under University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process will involve rounds of dialogue with interested providers. Start date is to be March 2026. Length of Contract and mobilisation of all modalities to be discussed as part of dialogue

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking a strategic partner to complete the vision to establish a large CDC Model to include Endoscopy. The large CDC will add to the current Standard CDC and CDC Spoke located in Corby and Northampton. This large archetype CDC will be in the Northampton area of the county. The scope of the procurement is to identify land or existing buildings, to design and build a facility, to include staff and equipment to deliver diagnostic tests to meet the future demand for the Northamptonshire population. The CDC will include the full range of tests required to meet the criteria of a large CDC and the following table shows the tests that will be provided by the external partner and the Authority. Services to be provided by the external provider are Endoscopy, MRI, CT, Non-Obstetric Ultrasound, Plain Film Xray, Trans Thoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) and Phlebotomy. The Authority will provide the remaining tests using their own staff and equipment and so, the facility must provide clinic rooms for this activity. The Authority would be grateful if providers would message indicate if they intend to respond and if not, the reasons as to why that decision has been taken Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Renewal: Details unknown at present due to length of envisaged contract and dialogue required regarding exit plans within the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043449
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033067-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£42,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Birkett
Contact Email
chris.birkett@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1536491708

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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