Tender

OneLSC Ultrasound Insourced Service

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, as the lead buying organisation, has announced an open tender for an "OneLSC Ultrasound Insourced Service". The procurement falls under the medical imaging services category. This initiative is for locations across regions such as Blackpool, Preston, Kendal, and more broadly the UKD4 region in the United Kingdom. The tender process is at the stage of solicitation, with key deadlines including the submission of inquiries by 28th November 2025 and the closing of the tender period on 14th December 2025. The award of the contract is expected by 7th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st February 2026. The contract value is approximately £7,000,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, indicating wide accessibility for potential suppliers.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical imaging services or those capable of supplying ultrasound-related solutions. The contract, with a potential duration extending to 2031, provides a stable growth opportunity. The suitability criteria are favourable for SMEs, and businesses that can demonstrate substantial technical capability, financial stability, and adherence to quality standards and social value logistics will be well-positioned to compete. As participation is open, this tender could be an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their presence or enter the healthcare sector, especially those with capabilities to manage large-scale service delivery across multiple regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OneLSC Ultrasound Insourced Service

Notice Description

OneLSC Ultrasound Insourced Service. Awarded under PSR competitive process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073909-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 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
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Laura Topping
Contact Email
laura.topping@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
BB2 3HH
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

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