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National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management Solutions (PSR) 2026 reopening

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jul 2026 at 13:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is establishing a national framework for radiology capacity management solutions for use by NHS bodies, local authorities and other eligible health authorities across the UK. The aim is to increase patient throughput, make better use of scanning capacity and reduce the cost of outsourced radiology services. Lot 1 covers professional advice on improving radiology department capacity and the provision of clinical staff to support changes. Lot 2 covers the same advisory and staffing services, together with finance solutions for rent-to-own medical imaging and diagnostic equipment. The main category is medical imaging services, with related consultancy, personnel supply, health services and medical equipment.

The process has reached tender: the Trust invited offers through an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime. The framework has an estimated maximum value of £25,000,000. It comprises two lots, each with a contract period of 1,440 days; the framework is intended to run for four years from 1 September 2026, with new entrants joining for the remaining term. Bids must be submitted electronically by 1 September 2026 at 14:00. The award period starts at 14:00 on 3 September 2026, when bids are also scheduled to be opened. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Selection requirements are set out in the procurement documents. Electronic catalogues are required, variants are allowed, and electronic auctions may be used for further competitions.

This opportunity suits providers combining radiology operations consultancy with practical delivery capability. Relevant suppliers may offer experience in improving patient flow and scanning throughput, capacity planning, and reducing reliance on outsourced radiology services. Lot 1 particularly suits organisations able to provide suitably qualified clinical staff alongside professional advice and implementation support. Lot 2 additionally suits medical imaging and diagnostic equipment providers, finance companies or integrated teams able to structure rent-to-own arrangements and support equipment deployment. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their suitability against the economic and technical selection requirements in the procurement documents. The framework is designed for use by a wide range of public health authorities, so scalable delivery, reliable staffing and the ability to support multiple organisations are commercially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management Solutions (PSR) 2026 reopening

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime)(Wales) Regulations 2025 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Services (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to provide a variety of solutions to allow organisations to maximise the capacity of their radiology departments and significantly reduce the cost of outsourced radiology services by realising the full potential of the scanning resources within the department. This will have two lots: Lot 1 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions Lot 2 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions with Rent to Own Equipment This framework will run for a term of 4 years from the commencement date of 1 September 2026. New entrants will join for the remainder of the term.

Lot Information

Radiology Capacity Management Solutions

Under Lot 1, organisations will seek providers of a variety of radiology capacity management solutions to include professional advice on maximising patient throughput and the provision of clinical staff to facilitate the proposed changes.

Radiology Capacity Management Solutions with Rent-to-Own Equipment

Under Lot 2, organisations will seek providers of a variety of radiology capacity management solutions to include professional advice on maximising patient throughput and the provision of clinical staff to facilitate the proposed changes, alongside finance solutions for rent-to-own equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072181-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

85100000 - Health services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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