Planning

In-vivo Dosimetery Software

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 13:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a procurement process for an in-vivo dosimetry software solution, including associated services for radiotherapy treatment analysis. This project is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on market engagement to assess available solutions in the industry. The procurement is categorized under medical software packages and is set to unfold within Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a location ideal for businesses targeting the healthcare sector. Key dates include a milestone for market engagement due by 30th June 2026, and a future notice related to the tender planned by 12th October 2026. The full contract period is projected to begin on 31st October 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software and healthcare equipment, as it involves a considerable procurement budget of up to £600,000. Companies with expertise in providing software solutions, particularly those that offer in-vivo dosimetry capabilities, along with supplementary services such as implementation, integration, and maintenance in a clinical setting, stand to benefit substantially. Engaging with the Trust's preliminary market activities may provide valuable insights and an advantageous position for potential future procurement phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-vivo Dosimetery Software

Notice Description

The provision of an in-vivo dosimetry software solution and associated services for radiotherapy treatment analysis.

Planning Information

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand the availability, capability and functionality of EPID-based in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) software solutions, including any associated hardware, implementation, integration, commissioning, training, maintenance and support requirements. This engagement may include indicative pricing, demonstrations and potential visits to reference sites where potential solutions are already setup. No decision has been made on the route to market and engagement does not guarantee participation in any future process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050898-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 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
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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