Planning

Mobile CT Lung Screening Service

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Mobile CT Lung Screening Service" within the health services industry category. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Trust aims to enhance its Lung Cancer Screening programme targeting individuals aged 55-74. The procurement involves a mobile screening unit equipped with CT modality and IT interoperability, suitable for both staffed and unstaffed operations. A milestone due on 1st July 2026 indicates the scheduled date for market engagement, with the contract period expected to start on 1st October 2026, concluding on 30th September 2027. The total contract value is set at £420,000 with a net amount of £350,000 GBP, showcasing an above-threshold service agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in medical imaging services, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method indicates an open and competitive process, providing a fair chance for capable businesses to contribute innovative solutions to the NHS Trust’s lung health initiatives. Successful participation in this procurement could aid business growth through engagement in a high-profile healthcare programme, enhancing visibility and credibility in the sector.

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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. The requirement would be framed around a mobile screening unit with CT modality, IT interoperability, for both staffed and unstaffed provision.

Planning Information

The requirement would be framed around a mobile screening unit with CT modality, IT interoperability, for both staffed and unstaffed provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006331-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nuth.procurement@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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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