Notice Information
Notice Title
Medical Physics Services (X-ray and Ultrasound) to the Wiltshire Breast Screening Service
Notice Description
This contract covers the provision of specialist medical physics services to support the Wiltshire Breast Screening Service. The service includes expert advice, testing, and quality assurance for mammographic imaging systems and associated diagnostic equipment, ensuring compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements. Scope of Services to GWH: Radiation Dose & Image Quality Optimisation: Advice and support from RPA2000-certified Medical Physics Experts in line with NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) guidance and IRMER 2017 regulations. Performance Testing & Quality Assurance: Routine and acceptance testing of x-ray mammography systems, ultrasound scanners, specimen cabinets, and reporting monitors. Includes testing after major breakdowns or component replacements. Annual Dose Surveys: Calculation and reporting of mean glandular dose across mammography units, including data collection and analysis. Commissioning & Equipment Advice: Support for equipment selection, procurement, and commissioning to ensure clinical safety and performance. Training & Liaison: Coordination with radiographers and the Screening Quality Assurance Service, including staff training and participation in professional development activities.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05aaf7
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079552-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - without competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
50 - Repair and maintenance services
-
- CPV Codes
33111650 - Mammography devices
50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £75,000 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 4 Dec 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 8 Oct 20254 months ago
- Contract Period
- 4 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2028 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active, Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Contact Name
- Sarah Ogungbe
- Contact Email
- sarah.ogungbe@nhs.net
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SWINDON
- Postcode
- SN3 6BB
- Post Town
- Swindon
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK71 Swindon
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Swindon
- Electoral Ward
- Ridgeway
- Westminster Constituency
- East Wiltshire
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079552-2025
4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063444-2025
8th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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