Award

Provision of an on-site echocardiography service.

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award process for a contract involving the provision of on-site echocardiography services. This procurement, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was executed without the traditional public tender call, utilising a framework agreement. The service will cover both Leighton Hospital and Victoria Royal Infirmary, located in the UKD6 region, with ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £122,922, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to continue until 31st March 2026. The procurement falls under the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000), and the procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare service provision, particularly those focusing on echocardiography services. SMEs that can deliver high-quality health services within hospital settings could thrive by engaging in similar procurement opportunities. The use of a limited procurement method here implies potential for businesses experienced in framework agreements and direct awards to explore growth avenues within NHS trusts and related health sectors, capitalising on specialised health service needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of an on-site echocardiography service.

Notice Description

The provision of on-site echocardiography services for patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier to provide an echocardiography service to Mid Cheshire patients across both Leighton Hospital and Victoria Royal Infirmary sites.

Options: An option to extend the contract for up to 1 year.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded under Regulation 14. The date of the contract is 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2025, now extended to 31st March 2026. The indicative lifetime value of the contract is PS122,922. No conflicts of interest have been declared.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aeb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064951-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,922 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 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
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract.enquiries@mcht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS OPERATIONS LIMITED T/A XYLA

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