Planning

Provision of Ultrasound Sonographers

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of Ultrasound Sonographers to perform medical imaging services for its patients. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated publication of the future notice on 10th June 2025. The procurement involves high-value services, exceeding the threshold, with an estimated total contract value of £2,000,000 (gross amount of £2,400,000) for a contract period starting 1st August 2025 and ending 31st July 2026, with the possibility of renewal. The Trust, located at Trafford Hospital in the United Kingdom, operates under the jurisdiction of public authority - central government. This procurement falls under the main category of services within the medical imaging industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, particularly those capable of supplying skilled ultrasound sonographers. Companies providing innovative and high-quality diagnostic services could benefit from securing a contract with a prestigious NHS Trust, enhancing their portfolio and business growth. The planned contract period offers potential stability and visibility, beneficial for both established firms and new entrants looking to cement their standing in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ultrasound Sonographers

Notice Description

Sonographers to perform Ultrasound duties on MFT Patients

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05233d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026551-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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