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Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) Services

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") ACTING FOR ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF HEALTH BOARDS IN SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), acting on behalf of Health Boards in Scotland, seeking managed technical services for a Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). The contract, which is classified under the services category with a CPV code of 72000000, is currently in the award stage. Key details include a contract period of 6,150 days, with the last amendment signed on 23 December 2005, and a planned completion by 31 January 2020. The registered address for the buyer is Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9EB, UK. Further details can be found on their procurement website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare IT and digital imaging solutions, particularly those with expertise in technology refresh, data migration, and the provision of synchronised archiving services. Companies with experience in managing complex healthcare project implementations and those equipped to ensure seamless integration with existing NHS systems would find this tender suitable. The extensive nature of the project and the ongoing technological needs highlight a growing demand for service providers in this sector, making it a strategic opportunity for expansion and collaboration within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Managed Technical Services Agreement for Picture Archive and Communications System (PACS) and associated integration and support Services for NHS Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000513801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301490
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 200520 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") ACTING FOR ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF HEALTH BOARDS IN SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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