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Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services - Queen Alexandra Hospital

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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07 Jul 2026 at 15:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, classified under the industry category of Medical Imaging Services (CPV: 85150000). The procurement, tagged as complete, involved a direct award process conducted with a limited procurement method, specifically a call-off from the NHS SBS Insourcing of Clinical Services Framework without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £56,943.18, was signed on 9th April 2026, for a period extending until 8th April 2027. The awarded supplier is Medicare Insourcing Services Ltd, a large-scale business based in London. The service encompasses the provision of ultrasound technicians during weekends.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in medical imaging services and insourcing solutions. The contract's direct award nature indicates a preference for efficient delivery and a trusted partnership, suggesting that firms with a strong track record in healthcare service provision, capable of mobilising skilled professionals quickly, would be well-suited to similar opportunities. Companies interested in similar contracts might consider positioning themselves within established frameworks such as the NHS SBS to enhance their competitiveness in accessing direct award projects like this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services - Queen Alexandra Hospital

Notice Description

To provide general non-obstetric ultrasound services at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The supplier will provide ultrasound technicians to work on-site during the weekends.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide general non-obstetric ultrasound services at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The supplier will provide ultrasound technicians to work on-site during the weekends. Usage may vary. Contract duration: 09/04/2026 - 08/04/2027

Procurement Information

This is a direct award call-off through the NHS SBS Insourcing of Clinical Services Framework (SBS10203).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c59a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063816-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£56,943 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COSHAM
Postcode
PO6 3LY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Cosham
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICARE INSOURCING SERVICES

Further Information

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