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Mobile CT Lung Screening Service

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Mobile CT Lung Screening Service, falling under the industry category of Medical Imaging Services (CPV 85150000-5). The awarded contract, valued at £375,300, was granted to Cobalt Health under the PSR Direct Award Process C. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 30 September 2026, covering locations within the UKC22 region. The procurement process was managed through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, according to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The current procurement stage is complete, with no conflicts of interest recorded.

This contract offers a six-month opportunity for Cobalt Health and underscores significant business growth potential in the medical imaging sector, particularly for enterprises focusing on health services. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in mobile health screening and imaging technologies, and those emphasising quality, innovation, and social value, stand well-suited to engage in similar opportunities. SMEs with a comprehensive understanding of providing integrated and sustainable services, while improving healthcare access and reducing inequalities, may find similar opportunities advantageous in future procurement cycles. The award also reflects the trust's preference, increasing future opportunities for competent providers in the region should the services continue to be outsourced beyond October 2026.

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Notice Title

Mobile CT Lung Screening Service

Notice Description

Mobile CT Lung Screening Service - The Lung Cancer Screening programme invites people between the ages of 55-74 who have ever smoked, to an NHS lung Health Check. At the lung health check a participant is asked a series of questions to calculate their risk of having lung cancer now or in the future. If the person is thought to be of high risk they are offered a low dose CT scan. <br/><br/>This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The value of the 6 month contract is PS375,300.00. It is proposed that this contract will run from the period 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service required is for a Mobile CT Lung Screening Service - The Lung Cancer Screening programme invites people between the ages of 55-74 who have ever smoked, to an NHS lung Health Check. At the lung health check a participant is asked a series of questions to calculate their risk of having lung cancer now or in the future. If the person is thought to be of high risk they are offered a low dose CT scan.

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C. The value of the 6 month contract is PS375,300.00. It is proposed that this contract will run from the period 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on 26/01/2026. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by the end of standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005894-2026
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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alan Brumwell
Contact Email
a.brumwell@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBALT HEALTH

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