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GE Viewpoint System Software - Support & Maintenance

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 10:21

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, dated 3rd September 2025, involved NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as the buying organisation. The contract titled "GE Viewpoint System Software - Support & Maintenance" falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The process, which was in the Award stage, emphasises services related to the support and maintenance of software used for echocardiograph investigations at NHSGGC's main acute hospital sites. Based in Paisley, the procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the need for services provided exclusively by a specific supplier, Health Net Connections Limited, due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at GBP 238,733, was signed on 1st July 2025, with the services covering the UKM82 region.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those with capabilities in software maintenance and support for healthcare applications. Businesses with expertise in echocardiograph systems and a keen understanding of NHS procedures could gain significant growth potential by aligning with the specialised requirements of this project. Although the procurement method was limited, indicating an exclusive arrangement, businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector may find similar opportunities by fostering partnerships with suppliers like Health Net Connections Limited. Additionally, collaboration with large-scale enterprises could pave the way for future tender participations in niche segments of IT healthcare services.

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Notice Title

GE Viewpoint System Software - Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

NHSGGC currently undertake around 45,000 echocardiograph investigations annually across the main acute hospital sites. At each site echocardiograph image data is captured by the imaging device (echo scanner) and then transferred to, and stored centrally. There are 2 instances of the application currently running within NHSGGC which are used extensively across both Adult and Paediatrics Cardiology for patient Echocardiograph investigations. This VEAT is to extent support and maintenance for an additional 3 year term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSGGC currently undertake around 45,000 echocardiograph investigations annually across the main acute hospital sites. At each site echocardiograph image data is captured by the imaging device (echo scanner) and then transferred to, and stored centrally. There are 2 instances of the application currently running within NHSGGC which are used extensively across both Adult and Paediatrics Cardiology for patient Echocardiograph investigations. This VEAT is to extent support and maintenance for an additional 3 year term

Procurement Information

For the support and maintenance of the GE Viewpoint systems software, GE has an exclusive agreement with a preferred support & maintenance provider. This VEAT is to extent support and maintenance for an additional 3 year term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053458-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£238,733 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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 GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 2HJ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NET CONNECTIONS

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