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Diagnostic Service for Echocardiography and Non-obstetric Ultrasounds (NOUS) in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

16 Mar 2026 at 17:15

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has initiated a public procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime for a diagnostic service in echocardiography and non-obstetric ultrasounds (NOUS) within Cheshire East. As part of this process, a contract valued at £275,928 annually has been awarded to the incumbent provider, Wilmslow Health Centre, via direct award. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027, focusing on health services. The procurement method applied limits competition, as it falls outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 scope. The contracting process involves multiple stages including tender updates and is currently in the award stage as announced on 16th March 2026.

This tender presents several opportunities for businesses within the health services industry, particularly SMEs that specialise in diagnostic services. It is well-suited for firms aiming to expand their reach in public health service provisions or those interested in enhancing their service quality and innovation in line with the award criteria. The procurement underscores the value in improving access and reducing health inequalities, recognising quality and innovation prominently, thus incentivising businesses to invest in these areas for competitive advantage. Businesses interested in collaborating with NHS entities and those with expertise in diagnostic health services would find participating in such tenders advantageous for growth and integration into the larger health care framework.

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Notice Title

Diagnostic Service for Echocardiography and Non-obstetric Ultrasounds (NOUS) in Cheshire East

Notice Description

Diagnostic service for echocardiography and Non-obstetric ultrasounds (NOUS) in Cheshire East Place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Diagnostic service for echocardiography and Non-obstetric ultrasounds (NOUS) in Cheshire East. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS275,928.

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 decision makers by 8 working days. 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-066092
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023750-2026
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
£275,928 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILMSLOW HEALTH CENTRE

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