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

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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20 Apr 2026 at 12:19

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12 Dec 2025 at 12:11

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29 Sep 2025 at 09:22

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08 Sep 2025 at 16:28

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board - Radiation Protection Services has been awarded to Integrated Radiological Services (IRS) Ltd. The buying organisations involved include Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, among other NHS Foundation Trusts across regions like Warrington, Liverpool, and Cheshire. This procurement exercise covers radiation protection and dosimetry services and is in the award stage, with the contract signed on 20 March 2026, scheduled to run until the end of 2028, with the option to extend by 12 months. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, reflecting transparency and accessibility for potential suppliers.

The awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in radiation protection services, dosimetry, medical physics consultation, and non-ionising radiation advisory roles. Given IRS Ltd's recognition as a supplier, other small and medium enterprises might find this sector promising, particularly those offering innovative solutions and compliance with statutory radiation safety standards. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and cement their presence within the healthcare sector across the UK, especially to NHS entities seeking comprehensive radiation safety solutions.

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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

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

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

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

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

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/035579-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Integrated Radiological Services (IRS) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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