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04 Aug 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has issued a tender titled "Echocardiography Insourcing" in the health services industry, focusing specifically on the provision of BSE accredited echocardiographers to perform outpatient and inpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms at its sites, including the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Bodmin, and West Cornwall Hospital Community Diagnostic Centres. This tender, part of the Provider Selection Regime, is conducted using an open procedure through electronic submission means. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 18th August 2026, while the bid opening is scheduled for 30th August 2026. Located in Truro, UK with the postal code TR13LJ, this initiative reflects the Trust’s commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare services delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cardiology services, hospital services, and medical imaging services to expand their reach and capabilities. Companies that possess BSE accreditation and have experience in operating within the healthcare sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio in providing specialised health services, benefiting from a contract valued at £4,000,000 and set to last approximately 540 days. This opportunity is ideal for suppliers looking to establish or reinforce their presence in the NHS framework, ensuring regulatory compliance under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Echocardiography Insourcing

Notice Description

Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to deliver outpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms, to include:- a full TTE study, performed to BSE current standards using Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) GE Echo machines at RCHT sites, including the Bodmin and West Cornwall Hospital Community Diagnostic Centres, and other agreed locations. - The uploading of the report to the appropriate patient EPR (currently Maxims) and the distribution of the report to the appropriate clinicians (referrer and GP). Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to work at RCHT (Truro) and undertake inpatient Adult Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiograms using RCHT GE echo machines and reporting on RCHT reporting system. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Procurement Act do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to deliver outpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms, to include:- a full TTE study, performed to BSE current standards using Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) GE Echo machines at RCHT sites, including the Bodmin and West Cornwall Hospital Community Diagnostic Centres, and other agreed locations. - The uploading of the report to the appropriate patient EPR (currently Maxims) and the distribution of the report to the appropriate clinicians (referrer and GP). Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to work at RCHT (Truro) and undertake inpatient Adult Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiograms using RCHT GE echo machines and reporting on RCHT reporting system. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Procurement Act do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073800-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85111000 - Hospital services

85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services

85121231 - Cardiology services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3LJ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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