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Teleradiology Reporting Service

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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23 Jan 2026 at 09:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Bristol NHS Trust has awarded an interim contract for Teleradiology Reporting Services to Medica Reporting Ltd. This contract, which results from a direct award due to the failure of a previous procurement strategy, spans from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2027. Located in Bristol, the Trust aims to cover urgent and elective radiology services needs while developing a longer-term procurement strategy. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically medical imaging services, and is valued at £1,500,000 net (£1,800,000 gross). The procurement method was direct due to immediate needs, with the award made on 23rd January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging and teleradiology services. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria outlined in the process. Companies looking to enter or expand within the healthcare service provision, especially those able to manage urgent and elective teleradiology demands, may find this contract beneficial. Engaging in this contract can provide a reputable platform and competitive advantage for further bids in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Teleradiology Reporting Service

Notice Description

This is not a Tender notice. The purpose of this notice is to notify the award of an interim 13-month contract, from 10th February 2026 - 31st March 2027 to Medica for the provision of urgent and elective Teleradiology Reporting Services to cover the current NBT requirement whilst a procurement strategy is developed for longer term support.

Procurement Information

Previous procurement strategy failed which necessitates the award of an interim contract whilst a competitive procurement strategy is developed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtransformation@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICA REPORTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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