Award

Medical Imaging Services

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 16:54

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is procuring medical imaging services with a focus on echocardiography, aimed at enhancing patient care pathways through direct access to diagnostics. This contract, awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, with an optional extension of one year. The procurement method employed was a direct award without prior publication of competition, valued at £370,926. The procurement process involved evaluating against key criteria such as quality, value, integration, equalities improvement, and social value. Key dates include the confirmation of contract award on 18th February 2026, following an initial standstill period ending on 17th February 2026.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in medical imaging services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality echocardiography services. Ultracardiac Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Plymouth, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs in the medical services sector to secure local NHS contracts. Businesses with skilled staff and compliant equipment stand a strong chance of competing in similar tenders, as the evaluation centres on service quality and integration capabilities. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board’s procurement offers a pathway for providers to strengthen their presence in the healthcare industry, subject to meeting stringent service delivery standards.

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Notice Title

Medical Imaging Services

Notice Description

The service aims to provide a local, direct access echocardiography service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which all comply with the guidance set by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE). The care pathway being commissioned includes receipt of referral, initial triage, pre-appointment communication with patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report being sent to the referrer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure Medical Imaging Services It is intending to award a contract of 1 year (with a 1 year optional extension) , commencing 01 April 2026 to Ultracardiac Limited - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Lifetime value: PS370,926

Options: Optional 12 month extension

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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17/02/2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£370,926 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 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
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTRACARDIAC

Further Information

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