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DEXA (Bone Density Scanning) Service Extension

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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30 Oct 2025 at 14:50

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25 Nov 2024 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process involves the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which has issued a contract modification notice for the DEXA (Bone Density Scanning) Service Extension. This falls under the medical imaging services category located in the UKD region, specifically at Whiston Hospital, Prescot. The contract modification, which is under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, extends the service for 12 months due to ongoing recruitment challenges. The contract, with an active status, was signed on 1st September 2025 and is valued at £65,373.32. Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd, based in Manchester, is the service provider, marking an update stage in the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical imaging sectors to expand their portfolios, especially those with expertise in bone density scanning services. SMEs and companies with experience in delivering specialist medical imaging services will find this particularly advantageous, given the nature and duration of this contract. The direct extension illustrates a certain level of flexibility and potential for future collaborations within the healthcare framework, making it an appealing venture for businesses seeking growth in the medical services domain in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DEXA (Bone Density Scanning) Service Extension

Notice Description

Provision of DEXA Services on the Southport site,

Lot Information

Lot 1

Insourcing DEXA Service for the Radiology Department. DEXA is a specialist type of scan which measures bone strength and density.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,973 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sophie Traynier
Contact Email
sophie.traynier@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516765204

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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