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Pacenet for Cardiology

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was executed by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Gloucester, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Pacenet for Cardiology," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on medical software packages. It was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Clinical Network Systems Limited (Trading PACENET) and is set for a three-year period starting from 1st April 2026, with a possible one-year extension. The total value of the contract is estimated at £100,000 excluding VAT, equivalent to approximately £33,333 per annum. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st April 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for large businesses capable of delivering specialised medical software solutions. Companies looking to expand their offerings in healthcare technology, particularly in cardiology-related systems, may find this sector promising. The nature of the contract, involving a direct award without competition, suggests that businesses already positioned within this niche market or able to form strategic partnerships could benefit from similar future opportunities. High-value contracts such as this not only offer significant revenue potential but also bolster a supplier's profile within the NHS network, a crucial provider in the UK's public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pacenet for Cardiology

Notice Description

A three year Pacenet licence, using the existing allocation of Medpoints to fund the purchase. This contract has an extension option of 12 months beyond the initial term. Estimated contract value (Three-year licence) * PS0 initial licence outlay. * PS100,000 (ex VAT), equivalent to PS33,333 per year if we had not procured through Medpoints.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032362-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE 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
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINICAL NETWORK SYSTEMS LIMITED (TRADING PACENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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