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Radiology Reporting

West Northamptonshire Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 09:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a specialist provider for post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) radiology reporting in Northamptonshire. The service involves reviewing PMCT scans and producing radiology reports to support post-mortem investigations. It is a healthcare reporting service within the pathology services category (CPV 85111800), rather than the supply of scanning equipment or general diagnostic imaging. The requirement is for one service lot and is intended for delivery in Northamptonshire. Tenderers will need to follow the Council’s service specification and tender documents, answer all questions and comply with the stated word limits. Communications and clarifications are handled through the Council’s electronic tendering portal, which is also used for submitting the tender response.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the Council invited offers through an open procedure. Questions were due by 14 September 2026 at 23:59, and tender responses by 21 September 2026 at 12:00. The intended award decision period ended on 6 October 2026 at 23:59:59. The contract is scheduled to run from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2028, with one optional one-year extension, potentially ending on 26 October 2029. The estimated tender value is £480,000 excluding VAT and £576,000 including VAT. The single lot is separately recorded with the same amounts but an AED currency designation. Evaluation is weighted 55% price and 45% quality. Electronic submission is allowed in English.

This opportunity suits organisations that provide specialist radiology reporting for post-mortem computed tomography and can deliver reports for a public-sector pathology service. Relevant suppliers are likely to have appropriately qualified radiologists or reporting professionals, established processes for interpreting PMCT imaging, and experience producing clear, accurate reports for post-mortem investigations. The work may suit a specialist medical reporting company, pathology provider or healthcare organisation with access to suitable clinical expertise and operational capacity. Suppliers should be prepared to work to the Council’s service specification, respond fully to every tender question, observe word limits and manage all clarification and submission activity through the electronic tendering system. The requirement is focused on reporting capability rather than equipment provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiology Reporting

Notice Description

Post-Mortem Computed Tomography (PMCT) Radiology Reporting Please refer to Schedule 1 - Service Specification PMCT Reporting Northamptonshire V08 for further details. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Contract Term: 2 years (+1 year optional) Contract Start: 26th October 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ed2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081595-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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