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West Norfolk Health - 24 Hour ECG

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is preparing to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for a 24-hour ECG service in West Norfolk, classified under health services. The procurement stage involves an intention to award, with key dates including the standstill period starting after publication and representations due by 31st March 2026. Located in the UKH16 region, this service aims to provide timely access to ECG testing, enhancing patient care close to home. The procurement method is limited, indicating a direct award procedure without prior competition due to specific regulations, and the contract value is £156,296.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs within the healthcare sector focused on providing innovative solutions in community health services. Businesses with expertise in delivering efficient health diagnostics will find this 24-hour ECG service particularly suitable. The service improves patient access and reduces health inequalities by bringing diagnostics closer to home, which allows companies to contribute to enhanced patient experiences and community welfare. The emphasis on quality, innovation, and sustainability presents a platform for businesses to showcase their proficiency in health services and engage in meaningful integration and collaboration within the healthcare community.

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Notice Title

West Norfolk Health - 24 Hour ECG

Notice Description

24-hour Electrocardiogram (ECG) service for patients in West Norfolk. Provision of timely access to 24-hour ECG testing and interpretation. 24-hour ECG or Holter monitor, to continuously record heart rate and rhythm over an extended period to detect intermittent heart problems like arrhythmias, palpitations or dizziness. Diagnosis of the cause of palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, especially if a standard ECG was normal. Raising awareness and sharing knowledge and education relating to heart failure with other members of healthcare teams within Primary and Secondary Care so clinicians can arrange for people with suspected heart failure to be offered appropriate investigations to confirm (or refute) diagnosis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

24-hour Electrocardiogram (ECG) service for patients in West Norfolk. Provision of timely access to 24-hour ECG testing and interpretation. 24-hour ECG or Holter monitor, to continuously record heart rate and rhythm over an extended period to detect intermittent heart problems like arrhythmias, palpitations or dizziness. Diagnosis of the cause of palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath, especially if a standard ECG was normal. Raising awareness and sharing knowledge and education relating to heart failure with other members of healthcare teams within Primary and Secondary Care so clinicians can arrange for people with suspected heart failure to be offered appropriate investigations to confirm (or refute) diagnosis.

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 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 31st March 2026. 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-066edb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025144-2026
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
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
£156,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20254 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 NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST NORFOLK HEALTH

Further Information

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