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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Radiation Protection Services

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involves a tender for Radiation Protection Services under the title "NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Radiation Protection Services." The procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Services. This open procurement process, adhering to the UK Public Sector Regulations, includes various buyers like Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, spreading across locations like Warrington, Liverpool, and Chester in the United Kingdom. The tender stage is currently in the award period, expected to conclude on 21st November 2025, with the tender period ending on 7th October 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it's expected to cover multiple lots within the healthcare field, making it ideal for businesses specializing in medical physics or radiation safety.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering advanced radiation protection and dosimetry services to partner with prominent NHS organisations. It offers a contract value of up to £4,000,000, opening avenues for substantial business growth. Companies with expertise in providing qualified Medical Physics Experts, Radiation Protection Advisors, and novel dosimetry solutions are well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that comply with the procurement criteria. Engaging with this tender can enhance these businesses' portfolios by aligning with prestigious healthcare trusts and contributing to vital public health initiatives. Additionally, the inclusion of lots related to ionising and non-ionising radiation services, nuclear medicine, and MRI safety provides multiple niche segments for specialised service providers to explore and tailor their bids accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Radiation Protection Services

Notice Description

Radiation Protection & Dosimetry Services. The Contracting Authorities are looking to appoint a highly qualified all-inclusive radiation protection service including advice from experienced Radiation Protection Advisors for each Lot. This must include the service of suitably qualified Medical Physics Experts for consultation regarding compliance with IRMER 2018 and as amended, provision of HSE approved dosimetry service for individual monitoring and provision of suitable qualified Protection Advisors for advice on non-ionising radiation.The appointed service provider for each Lot will carry out, performance acceptance checks based on Contracting Authority requirements on all medical imaging equipment and periodic assessment checks, as necessary depending on type of equipment and whenever indicated due to unsatisfactory QA results.

Lot Information

Ionising Radiation

The Radiation Protection Services supplier will provide the Contracting Authority's with suitable qualified and experienced Medical Physics Expert (MPE), Radiation Protection Advisors (RPA's) and Radioactive Waste Advisors (RWA's), who will have the following, but not limited to duties and responsibilities, in all departments where work with ionising radiation is undertaken: * The service provider will advise the Contracting Authority's in respect of methods of complying with the requirements of the relevant statutory provisions and codes of practice, together with any other aspect of radiation safety, which are considered necessary from time to time by the Contracting Authority. * The service provider will ensure that all hospital departments, where ionising radiations are used and they are periodically visited, in order to review the consultation with heads of departments (or their nominees), the protection measures laid down. * The need for working environment to be monitored and where necessary, to be surveyed together with a survey of clothing and parts of the body, of staff working in areas where work with radionuclides is undertaken. * The service provider will provide advice in relation to: - The need for the working environment to be inspected in all new or modified departments before coming into regular use. - Whenever the results of environmental and/or personnel monitoring indicate unsatisfactory conditions. - Whenever it is suspected that doses may be received which are in excess of levels reasonable in the circumstances - Whenever in-patients return to any hospital ward after treatment with therapeutic quantities of I131 The Lot Value is determined by applying an estimated split across the total contract value based on usage. As the current contract is not divided into distinct lots and the works are not recorded in a way that allows for precise allocation, the Lot Value should be considered a good faith estimate. The Total Value reflects the value of the existing contracts.

Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Non-Ionising Radiation

"Non-ionising radiations" means laser, radio-frequency magnetic resonance imaging, ultra-violet radiations and ultrasound. Radio-frequency and ultra-violet radiations: The service provider will also advise the Contracting Authority's with regard to: *The interpretation and significance of exposures * Drawing up local rules, where appropriate * Prior consideration of proposals for new installations having safety implications * The provision, maintenance and testing of safety features and the requirements for testing personal protective equipment, where appropriate * Any relevant matters raised by HSE inspectors On request the service provider will ensure that the output of all PUVA therapy machines is calibrated at least annually. Laser Radiation: The service provider will provide the Contracting Authority's with suitably qualified and experienced Laser Protection Advisers (LPA's). The LPA's should hold a certificate of competence provided by RPA 2000 and as amended. The LPA will provide advice in relation to the requirements of any relevant statutory provisions, international safety standards and guidance for the safe use of either class 3B or 4 medical lasers. The Lot Value is determined by applying an estimated split across the total contract value based on usage. As the current contract is not divided into distinct lots and the works are not recorded in a way that allows for precise allocation, the Lot Value should be considered a good faith estimate. The Total Value reflects the value of the existing contracts.

Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Nuclear medicine services

The Radiation Protection Services supplier will provide the Contracting Authority's with suitable qualified and experienced Medical Physics Expert (MPE), Radiation Protection Advisors (RPA's) and Radioactive Waste Advisors (RWA's), who will have the following, but not limited to duties and responsibilities, in all departments where Nuclear Medicine services are undertaken: The service provider will advise the Contracting Authority's in respect of methods of complying with the requirements of the relevant statutory provisions and codes of practice, together with any other aspect of radiation safety, which are considered necessary from time to time by the Contracting Authority. The service provider will ensure that all departments, where ionising radiations are used and they are periodically visited, in order to review the consultation with heads of departments (or their nominees), the protection measures laid down. The need for working environment to be monitored and where necessary, to be surveyed together with a survey of clothing and parts of the body, of staff working in areas where work with radionuclides is undertaken. The service provider will provide advice in relation to: The need for the working environment to be inspected in all new or modified departments before coming into regular use. Whenever the results of environmental and/or personnel monitoring indicate unsatisfactory conditions. Whenever it is suspected that doses may be received which are in excess of levels reasonable in the circumstances Whenever in-patients return to any hospital ward after treatment with therapeutic quantities of I131 The Lot Value is determined by applying an estimated split across the total contract value based on usage. As the current contract is not divided into distinct lots and the works are not recorded in a way that allows for precise allocation, the Lot Value should be considered a good faith estimate. The Total Value reflects the value of the existing contracts.

Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Dosimetry Services

The service provider will provide an HSE approved dosimetry service for individual and body extremity monitoring. The service provider will advise the Contracting Authority's in obtaining from the Environment Agency Inspectorate, as and when required, appropriate registration to keep and use radioactive substances and for the authorisation to dispose of radioactive waste and to advise the Contracting Authority's on the most appropriate manner of compliance with such registration/authorisations. The service provider will maintain central records summarising waste disposal and check at least annually that Contracting Authority's departments are complying with the conditions of the authorisations or exemption orders. The Lot Value is determined by applying an estimated split across the total contract value based on usage. As the current contract is not divided into distinct lots and the works are not recorded in a way that allows for precise allocation, the Lot Value should be considered a good faith estimate. The Total Value reflects the value of the existing contracts.

Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Installations

The service provider will provide the Contracting Authority's with suitably qualified and experienced Protection Advisers (PA), who shall have the following duties and responsibilities in all departments where work is undertaken with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment. The PA will provide advice regarding the methods of complying with the requirements of any relevant statutory provisions and codes of practice together with any other aspects of radiation safety which are considered necessary by the Contracting Authority. The PA will provide advice and assistance with regard to: Assessment of levels of static field exposure to patients in order to check that these are within national guidelines. Assessment of levels of static field exposure in the working environment in order to check that these are within national guidelines. Assessment of imaging performance on acceptance and annually thereafter. Setting up QA tests and training local staff in the performance and interpretation of the tests. Advice and guidance on the safe operation of MR units and collaboration with local staff in the preparation and regular review of local rules. Advice and guidance on MRI conditional implants, safe scanning conditions and risk assessments. The interpretation and significance of exposures Prior consideration of proposals for new installations Any relevant matters raised by HSE inspectors The Lot Value is determined by applying an estimated split across the total contract value based on usage. As the current contract is not divided into distinct lots and the works are not recorded in a way that allows for precise allocation, the Lot Value should be considered a good faith estimate. The Total Value reflects the value of the existing contracts.

Renewal: The contract will commence from 1st January 2026 for an initial period of 3 Years. Option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05951a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060357-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38341200 - Radiation dosimeters

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

LIVERPOOL HEART AND CHEST NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LIVERPOOL GROUP

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
01244365000, 01270255141, 0151 2284811, 01514261600, 01514955100, 01515253611, 01516001038, 01516785111, 01517062000, 01625421000, 01925635911, 08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

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