Planning

RFI for Managed Services - Endoscopy, Radiology, Cath Labs & CTC and Theatres

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stages for a procurement process titled "RFI for Managed Services - Endoscopy, Radiology, Cath Labs & CTC and Theatres," aiming to engage suppliers for potential managed services. This initiative encompasses industry categories such as medical equipment and services, and is located in the region UKH3, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key dates highlighted, including a deadline for submitting completed RFIs by 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026. As part of preliminary market engagement, interested parties can express their interest and access necessary documentation through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in managed services related to medical equipment and facilities management. Businesses that can offer solutions in consumables management, capital equipment services, inventory optimisation, and clinical pathways could find this contract well-suited for expansion. The procurement process seeks input on delivery models, innovation opportunities, and commercial structuring, offering a competitive edge to businesses that demonstrate capacity in mobilisation, risk transfer, and governance. Suppliers participating in this RFI can contribute towards future procurements aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure and service delivery within the Trust.

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Notice Title

RFI for Managed Services - Endoscopy, Radiology, Cath Labs & CTC and Theatres

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT). Through this exercise, MSEFT aims to engage with the supplier market to gather insight, assess capacity and capability, explore commercial and delivery models, and help shape its future procurement strategy for a potential Managed Services programme. The programme may span four key modalities: * Endoscopy * Radiology * Cath Labs, Cardiothoracic and Vascular * Theatres MSEFT is seeking supplier perspectives on delivering outsourced models across the following areas: Consumables and Non Pay Spend * Gloves * Syringes * Dressings * Surgical consumables * Consignment stock Inventory and Supply Chain Optimisation * Stock management * Just in time supply * Waste reduction * Catalogue management * Logistics management Capital Equipment and Managed Equipment Services * Core equipment * Imaging equipment * Theatre equipment * Maintenance * Replacement planning * Asset management * Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Facilities Management * Hard FM * Soft FM * Strategic estates and infrastructure investment Clinical Pathways and Service Redesign * Theatre utilisation * Length of stay optimisation * Demand management * Pathway standardisation In addition, this structured RFI seeks input on: * Market appetite * Delivery capability * Mobilisation capacity * Commercial models (including IFRS16 considerations) * Risk transfer * KPIs and governance * Innovation opportunities * Baseline data requirements * Potential procurement structures (single procurement, multi lot, or four separate procurements). The feedback collected will inform the design of any future service model and associated procurement approach for MSEFT. To express an interest in this project and access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Jaggaer website at: https://attain.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Click on 'Register here' and follow the on-screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026. Disclaimer: This RFI is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any supplier's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. MSEFT shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses. This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Participation is voluntary and does not affect eligibility to participate in any future procurement(s). Following receipt and analysis of RFI responses, MSEFT may: * Refine the scope and requirements * Conduct additional engagement sessions * Publish a Planned Procurement Notice * Launch a formal competitive procurement(s). Suppliers who participate in this RFI exercise will be notified through the portal of any subsequent notices. This preliminary market engagement is undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.

Planning Information

To express an interest in this project and access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Jaggaer website at: https://attain.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Click on ‘Register here’ and follow the on-screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is 12:00 noon on 17 April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027696-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

31211110 - Control panels

31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33111000 - X-ray devices

33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

33115000 - Tomography devices

33140000 - Medical consumables

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33167000 - Surgical lights

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

33168100 - Endoscopes

33192000 - Medical furniture

33192160 - Stretchers

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

33661100 - Anaesthetics

48814300 - Theatre management system

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment

63121100 - Storage services

79991000 - Stock-control services

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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

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