Planning

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Planning

15 Dec 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for a project titled "Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN". This procurement falls under the health industry and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Currently in the planning stage, the process seeks to explore options for a PACS to enhance service sustainability and meet the NHS's evolving needs. Key dates include the deadline for completing the feedback questionnaire, which is set for 12 noon on 22 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare technology and services, particularly those offering imaging and communication systems. Companies that specialise in PACS or similar technological solutions would find this tender particularly relevant, given the need for a system that integrates imaging history across numerous NHS Boards in Scotland. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their reach within the public health sector, catering to approximately 40,000 users and a population of over 5 million people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN

Notice Description

NHS Scotland is considering options for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to the National Health Service Scotland. The main objective is to maintain service sustainability but there are a number of additional PACS features which we are considering and want to explore further. We are interested in a PACS service which benefits from a roadmap to meet the evolving needs of the NHS in Scotland. The overall system must support the workflow by providing clinicians with the full imaging history of a patient from any one of 15 NHS Boards in Scotland (14 territorial NHS Boards and NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital). PACS is used by approximately 40,000 users in Scotland and delivers radiographic services to a population of 5,450,000 people and which deals with well in excess of approximately 3.8 million studies a year to the following participants: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Lothian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Tayside, NHS Western Isles, National Waiting Times Special Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Scotland is considering options for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to the National Health Service Scotland. The main objective is to maintain service sustainability but there are a number of additional PACS features which we are considering and want to explore further. We are interested in a PACS service which benefits from a roadmap to meet the evolving needs of the NHS in Scotland. The overall system must support the workflow by providing clinicians with the full imaging history of a patient from any one of 15 NHS Boards in Scotland (14 territorial NHS Boards and NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital). PACS is used by approximately 40,000 users in Scotland and delivers radiographic services to a population of 5,450,000 people and which deals with well in excess of approximately 3.8 million studies a year to the following participants: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Lothian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Tayside, NHS Western Isles, National Waiting Times Special Health Board.. A questionnaire has been uploaded to this notice to allow the Authority to carry out a market sounding exercise. The Closing date for return of completed questionnaire responses is 12 noon on Friday 22 January 2021. All questions should be submitted via the Question and Answer facility attached to the PIN notice on the Public Contract Scotland portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639089
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402430
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402430
    Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN - NHS Scotland is considering options for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to the National Health Service Scotland. The main objective is to maintain service sustainability but there are a number of additional PACS features which we are considering and want to explore further. We are interested in a PACS service which benefits from a roadmap to meet the evolving needs of the NHS in Scotland. The overall system must support the workflow by providing clinicians with the full imaging history of a patient from any one of 15 NHS Boards in Scotland (14 territorial NHS Boards and NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital). PACS is used by approximately 40,000 users in Scotland and delivers radiographic services to a population of 5,450,000 people and which deals with well in excess of approximately 3.8 million studies a year to the following participants: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Lothian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Tayside, NHS Western Isles, National Waiting Times Special Health Board.

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