Planning

WMIN Converged Digital Imaging Platform

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WMIN Converged Digital Imaging Platform" is currently in the planning stage, spearheaded by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative is targeted within the goods industry category, specifically under medical software packages. The procurement aims to establish a unified digital imaging platform for the West Midlands Imaging Network, replacing various systems at up to 15 NHS Trusts in the West Midlands, UKG31 region. The planned contract period is set from April 2026 to March 2036, with potential extension to 2041. Prospective suppliers should anticipate a future notice by July 2025, with the overall project valued at approximately £76 million GBP, reaching a gross amount of over £91 million GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in medical software and digital imaging solutions. The procurement seeks a flexible ecosystem equipped to integrate AI and support research, indicating a need for innovative and technologically advanced solutions. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive imaging platforms with enhanced functionality such as automated workflows and cross-site data sharing will be well-positioned to compete. The eligibility criteria make it particularly suitable for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) who can offer locally tailored solutions within a large network environment. Being part of this venture could provide lasting partnerships and visibility within the NHS infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMIN Converged Digital Imaging Platform

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust on behalf of the West Midlands Imaging Network intends to procure a Converged Digital Imaging Platform (CDIP) across up to 15 NHS Trusts within the West Midlands Region. This modern, future-proof solution will replace the independently procured systems currently used by each trust, including Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS), with a centralised digital platform. Scope and Key Objectives Unified Digital Solution: CDIP will deliver a single platform to meet the digital needs of imaging departments across all 15 trusts, supporting clinical imaging, radiology services, and the potential for future incorporation of other specialities (e.g., pathology, cardiology). Some trusts already have incorporated other (non-radiology) specialities (e.g. clinical photography) into their imaging archive. CDIP will replicate this wherever such an ecosystem exists. Enhanced Functionality: In addition to PACS and RIS features, the platform will offer advanced capabilities to automate workflows, improve cross-site image and related-data (including reports) sharing, reporting, and scheduling, and enable network-wide business intelligence. Flexible Ecosystem: The CDIP will be designed to meet WMIN's functional and operational requirements, allowing flexibility for locally defined workflows tailored to specific specialities or modalities. The platform will also support AI integration and research through its connection with the West Midlands Trusted Research Environment (TRE).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051acb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023911-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,056,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Carl Burley
Contact Email
carl.burley@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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