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Agreement for the Supply of Medical Physics Quality Assurance and Expert Services to Somerset Breast Screening, Taunton Breast care Centre and Breast Unit, Yeovil District Hospital.

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Dec 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Medical Physics Quality Assurance and Expert Services. The contract, identified as RAD012, is specifically tailored for Somerset Breast Screening, Taunton Breast Care Centre, and Yeovil District Hospital. The procurement method used was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. This contract covers essential quality assurance services such as performance testing of mammographic X-ray systems, advice on equipment procurement, and monitoring quality control measurements. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2025 to the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and will be active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with a gross value of £106,419.60.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, especially those with expertise in quality assurance for radiology equipment. Companies able to provide specialised quality control and compliance support with regulations like the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations of 2017 (IRMER2017) would find this contract beneficial. The focus on ensuring adherence to NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards could be particularly appealing for firms with experience advising on optimisation of imaging dose and quality. SMEs with advanced technological capabilities in equipment performance testing and patient dose calculations might also leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the healthcare procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Agreement for the Supply of Medical Physics Quality Assurance and Expert Services to Somerset Breast Screening, Taunton Breast care Centre and Breast Unit, Yeovil District Hospital.

Notice Description

Agreement for the Supply of Medical Physics Quality Assurance and Expert Services to Somerset Breast Screening, Taunton Breast care Centre and Breast Unit, Yeovil District Hospital. The Services of a Medical Physics Expert as required under Regulation 14 of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER2017). Including: - Advice and support on the optimisation of dose and image quality in line with relevant NHSBSP and other professional guidance. - Advice on equipment purchase and procurement. - Performance testing of mammographic X-ray systems as required by Regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER2017), and in compliance with recommended IPEM and NHSBSP Standards. - Provision of an annual dose survey - data extraction, analysis and report. Submission of data for regional and national reports, when requested. - Calculation of patient doses for radiation incidents. - Presence at visits by CQC, as required. - Support for radiographer routine quality control. - Provision and maintenance of spreadsheets for the recording and review of radiographer routine quality control measurements. - Regular monitoring of routine quality control measurements, comparing with national standards and regional data, where available. - Performance measurements and support for the QA of breast ultrasound equipment as recommended in NHSBSP Standards. - Performance measurements of primary reporting monitors as recommended in NHSBSP Standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084769-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,683 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hollie Caddy
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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