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C430037 - MSK Ultrasound service

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:45

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on providing musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound services, classified under medical imaging services. The Trust, located in Bradford, United Kingdom, has finalised the contract awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using a direct award process. The procurement was conducted as a limited tender without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £31,142.80, will span from 20 March 2026 to 19 June 2026, and its award was confirmed in April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical imaging sector, particularly those specialising in ultrasound diagnostics and injections. The procurement aligns with the Health Care Services regulations, a favourable condition for existing providers like GLOBE LOCUMS LIMITED, which has secured the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical diagnostic services and the capacity to meet NHS standards can look to build partnerships with trusts like Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, aiding business growth through direct service provision within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

C430037 - MSK Ultrasound service

Notice Description

MSK Ultrasound Service - Provide diagnostic scans and injections

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) intends to award the contract for the insourcing of ultrasound scans and injections relating to the Musculoskeletal service. The trust intends to award the contract to an existing provider following direct award process C within the PSR between the dates of 20/03/2026 and 19/06/2026.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. 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-066551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030426-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 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
BRADFORD TEACHING 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
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBE LOCUMS

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