Planning

Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services" is in the planning stage, led by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in the central government sector. The process is aimed at providing medical imaging services, falling under the services procurement category. It will take place in Colchester, UK, with a tender projected to be announced by 1st August 2027. The contract is planned to start on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2033, giving a comprehensive timeline for potential bidders to prepare. This initial planning period allows the Trust to adjust the procurement if alternative arrangements or extensions of existing contracts are deemed more appropriate.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging services to expand their market reach by partnering with a significant NHS Trust. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality ultrasound and DEXA services stand to benefit. Companies with experience in supplying healthcare solutions to public sectors, particularly those familiar with NHS contracts, will be well-suited to compete. The opportunity offers a sizeable contract period, ensuring long-term business growth and stability for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services

Notice Description

Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048824-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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