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BCU-FCONC-61097 - Non-Obstetric, Obstetric And Anomaly Ultrasound Scanning

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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14 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is the contracting authority for this procurement process. The contract, titled "BCU-FCONC-61097 - Non-Obstetric, Obstetric And Anomaly Ultrasound Scanning," is part of the health sector and covers regions such as UKL11, UKL12, UKL13, and UKL23. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 23rd May 2025. It was awarded through a direct appointment procedure under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6276 framework, following the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.

This contract presents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for large-scale medical service providers specialising in ultrasound technology. SCAN ASSURE MEDICAL ULTRASOUND LIMITED, a large supplier based in Warrington, has been awarded this contract valued at £5,419,856 GBP. Businesses with expertise in providing trained sonographers and managing diagnostic imaging services could see growth by engaging in such tenders, especially those able to adapt quickly to meet the NHS Wales Health Board’s operational demands and participate in service sustainability and collaboration. Successful businesses would possess strong capabilities in clinical insourcing services, contributing to improved access to healthcare while addressing workforce shortages.

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Notice Title

BCU-FCONC-61097 - Non-Obstetric, Obstetric And Anomaly Ultrasound Scanning

Notice Description

additional Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) on the Health Board sites

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide trained Sonographers who are able to complete Non-Obstetric, Obstetric and Anomaly Ultrasound scans using the BCU in-house scanners and in house Radiology Information system and PACs. This service is required to fill a shortage in roster cover by BCU staff. The provider and BCUHB will hold monthly meetings to agree the service level required, which will be agreed by both parties 2 months in advance. BCUHB will book the scan lists and will endeavour to provide a Radiology Clinical Support worker for each list. Where this is not possible, BCU will arrange for the provider to provide this support. The provider may also be requested to support with booking patients. There will be no minimum number of scans required to be issued by BCUHB for this service (which will be known as the regular service support)

Procurement Information

Direct Award via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6276 - Insourced Services to Support the Provision of Healthcare (including Clinical Insourcing) framework - Notice published in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158183
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158183
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
£5,419,856 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gregg.roberts@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCAN ASSURE MEDICAL ULTRASOUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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