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Guided Ultrasound Technology for Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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02 Nov 2026 at 10:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is exploring guided ultrasound technology to support a clinician-led, point-of-care pathway for patients with suspected lower-limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The solution is intended for use across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, both in London. The requirement is for a service supporting the clinical pathway, rather than simply a purchase of ultrasound equipment: the Trust is seeking information about available solutions that could enable clinicians to use ultrasound at the point of care when assessing suspected DVT. Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, through North West London Procurement Services, is managing the procurement.

This is at the planning stage: the buyer has signalled an intention to procure and is conducting preliminary market engagement, not inviting tenders. Suppliers were asked to provide information through an RFI exercise; the buyer expected responses by 9 November 2026 and expected a subsequent notice on 13 November 2026. The planned contract period is 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029. The estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT (£360,000 including VAT). The procurement is arranged as one lot. No contract award or supplier selection has yet taken place; the process remains an exploration of market solutions before a future procurement.

The market engagement is relevant to suppliers able to provide guided ultrasound technology and associated services for a clinician-led, point-of-care pathway for suspected lower-limb DVT. Suppliers with solutions suitable for deployment across hospital settings may wish to help shape the buyer’s understanding of what is available. The stated requirement centres on supporting clinical assessment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital. The buyer is seeking information on available solutions, so suppliers can use the engagement to explain how their offering supports this use case and its intended hospital pathway. The buyer has not set out specific technical specifications, accreditation requirements, or supplier experience criteria at this planning stage; the engagement is for market information, not a tender bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guided Ultrasound Technology for Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Notice Description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking information on available solutions to support a clinician led, point of care ultrasound pathway for suspected lower limb DVT across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.

Planning Information

To participate in this RFI exercise, please navigate to the Atamis tender portal - find the opportunity against ref C487455. Please download the RFI pack and respond accordingly through the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07954a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103607-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 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
Chelsea and Westminster 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 0XD
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Sands End
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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