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PSR Urgent Award for Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound - NLAG

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Mar 2026 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of non-obstetric ultrasound services, under the urgent award provision of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement category is medical imaging services, classified under CPV code 85150000. This award, made without prior competition, addresses urgent capacity issues due to staffing shortages impacting critical healthcare pathways in regions such as cancer diagnostics and abdominal imaging. The contract is active and covers the period from 28th February to 31st March 2026, with a potential extension of three months. The awarded supplier is Cora Health Diagnostics Ltd, a large business based in West Malling, Kent.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the medical imaging field to collaborate and fill the service gaps caused by workforce shortages. The urgent award underscores the need for swift solutions in healthcare infrastructure, providing a timely opportunity for companies with expertise in diagnostic services and staffing support. It is particularly suitable for companies that can offer locum support or innovative imaging solutions to mitigate waiting list impacts and improve patient outcomes swiftly. Engaging in this contract can enhance business reputation in delivering critical healthcare services, benefiting organisations aiming to expand their footprint in medical imaging within NHS frameworks.

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Notice Title

PSR Urgent Award for Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound - NLAG

Notice Description

PSR Urgent Award for Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound - NLAG<br/><br/>CPV code:<br/>85150000-5 Medical imaging services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is confirmation of a contract award under the PSR Urgent Award procedure for the Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services.

CPV code:
85150000-5 Medical imaging services

Contract awarded for an initial period of 1 month 28/02/2026 - 31/03/2026 with an option to extend for a further period of 3 months.

The contract is for an estimated lifetime value of PS98,000 for the initial period and up to PS168,000 including the extension option.

Options: option to extend 3mths

Procurement Information

PSR Urgent Award to safeguard patient health. Due to staff shortages and unsuccessful recruitment drives there is a severe capacity issue to provide required medical imaging services. Without this urgent award there is a risk of patients' diagnosis and treatment being delayed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023221-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

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
£168,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks 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
NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN33 2BA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORA HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS

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