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Imaging Outsourced Services

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:38

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19 Feb 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed the procurement process for "Imaging Outsourced Services" in the health services industry category. This contract aims to provide outsourced imaging capacity, including MR scans for head and spine, primarily benefiting patients at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award process starting 2nd March 2026, and concluding on 31st March 2027. The contract's indicative lifetime value is approximately £120,000. The procurement stage has progressed to contract award, established on 2nd March 2026, with Nuffield Health identified as the suitable supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those capable of delivering specialised imaging services. The award procedure adopted a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the importance of having established relationships and credentials within the NHS framework. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those already supplying healthcare imaging services or looking to expand their portfolio within the health sector, would find this contract particularly appealing. Given the scope's regional focus, businesses positioned in or around Crewe or those with operational flexibility to extend services to this area will be well-suited to compete in this tender environment.

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Notice Title

Imaging Outsourced Services

Notice Description

To provide outsourcing capacity for imaging including MR scans for head and spine.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide an outsourced imaging service for the patients of Mid Cheshire.

Options: Option to extend for a period of up to 1 year.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 27th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018648-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 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
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NUFFIELD HEALTH

Further Information

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