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Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Mar 2025 at 10:26

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 12:49

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking to award an independent contractor for a comprehensive Quality Assurance service for all ultrasound imaging systems and probes within Hywel Dda University Health Board located in Carmarthen. This tender process is at the award update stage as of 10th March 2025, following its initiation as a tender on 12th December 2024. The procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment and is carried out through an open procedure. The contract period is set for 1080 days, starting from 3rd March 2025, requiring detailed annual inspections and multiple tests for various components of the ultrasound systems.

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in ultrasound systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like MULTIMEDIX LIMITED and Trustscan, who have been awarded the contract, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited for this tender. The service provision includes comprehensive technical assessments ensuring ongoing quality and functional robustness of medical imaging equipment. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credibility, expand service portfolios, and foster partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of)

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board have a requirement to award an Independent Contractor to undertake Quality Assurance Testing of all their Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes for 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board have a requirement to award an Independent Contractor to undertake Quality Assurance Testing of all their Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes. Key Requirements: Annual inspection of ultrasound system Detailed inspection and test of each probe Drop out testing, including phased arrays Uniformity Assessment Deepest Reverberation Test Reverberation Threshold Test B-Mode, Noise Threshold Test PW Doppler Noise Threshold Test Colour Doppler Threshold Test Cable Noise Test Low Contrast Penetration Test Grey scale/Cyst Targets Tests

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c775
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008461-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,270 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Jayne Phillips
Contact Email
jayne.phillips@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500698

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MULTIMEDIX

TRUSTSCAN

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