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LW164 Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Services (HCF)

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 11:05

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine serves as the buying organisation for the contract titled "LW164 Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Services (HCF)." This is categorised under medical imaging services in the healthcare industry. Located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the contract process is currently in the award stage, with a key milestone being the scheduled signature date on 13 March 2026. The procurement process has employed an open competition method, aimed at appointing a CQC-registered provider to deliver high-quality imaging and timely medical radiology reports within the region of UKD72, ensuring accessibility for research participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, particularly those able to provide swift and high-quality diagnostic imaging. Large organisations like Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and InHealth Limited have been involved, but the tender has also seen bids from SMEs, such as ScanAssure Medical Ultrasound Ltd, highlighting the inclusivity for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses that can offer technical excellence and competitive pricing stand a good chance of thriving by participating in such contracts, given the emphasis on quality (70% weighting) and commercial viability (30% weighting) in the award criteria.

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Notice Title

LW164 Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Services (HCF)

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to appoint a suitably qualified and CQC-registered provider to deliver radiology diagnostic imaging services along with medical radiology report to support its research. The appointed provider will deliver high-quality, timely imaging and reporting within a defined geographical radius to ensure ease of access for participants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020284-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

INHEALTH

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

SCANASSURE MEDICAL ULTRASOUND

Further Information

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