Planning

Provision of Specialised Reporting for Heart & Lung Checks

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of specialised reporting for heart and lung checks. This process, documented as a planned procurement notice as of 26th May 2026, involves delivering radiology reporting to support lung health checks with a focus on specialised chest radiology expertise. The contract is valued at approximately £3.1 million in total, with an initial anticipated start date of 1st April 2027 and an end date of 31st March 2031. The process is being conducted under an open procedure, targeting the services industry, specifically medical imaging services, throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing medical imaging services, particularly those with expertise in chest radiology. The open procedure procurement method allows for wide competition, encouraging entities with relevant capabilities to engage with this lucrative opportunity. Businesses with robust healthcare sector experience and the ability to fulfil specialised radiological services will find this tender well-suited to their growth strategies, potentially aiding in expanding their footprint in the UK healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialised Reporting for Heart & Lung Checks

Notice Description

To provide Radiology reporting for targeting lung health checks. This will include specialised chest Radiology expertise. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048467-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH 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
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

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