Tender

Imaging Services

NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND

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Tender

05 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Services Scotland is inviting tenders for the procurement of Imaging Services in the Health industry category. The tender, titled "Imaging Services", is currently in the active stage with a value of £30,000,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is 10th November 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for 13th November 2023 in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for Imaging Services presents an opportunity for businesses providing diagnostic imaging services to compete for a framework agreement with various health entities in Scotland. Businesses offering mobile, relocatable, and static diagnostic imaging services, including CT, MR, X-Ray, Ultrasound, and other modalities, are well-suited for this opportunity. Requirements include holding necessary insurances, meeting quality standards, and being able to provide staff and equipment to meet NHS Scotland's imaging needs.

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Notice Title

Imaging Services

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of mobile, relocatable and static diagnostic imaging services(note; services may include equipment or staff and equipment) which may facilitate (but is not limited to); CT, MR, angiography (including Cath Labs), X-Ray, Ultrasound, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, mammography and bone densitometry.

Lot Information

Mobile and Relocatable Diagnostic Imaging Services -- Staffed

The provision of imaging services within a mobile or relocatable (vehicular, modular, demountable or relocatable) unit, (note; services will include staff and equipment) which may include, but is not limited to; CT, MR, angiography (including cath labs), X-Ray, Ultrasound, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, mammography and bone densitometry. The service within this lot is to enable the capture of diagnostic images and the provision of patient care. Bidders must be able to provide at least one member of staff (including radiographers and any clinical support staff) who must be skilled and fully qualified.

Mobile and Relocatable Diagnostic Imaging Services -- Un-Staffed

The provision of imaging services within a mobile or relocatable (vehicular, modular, demountable or relocatable) unit, (note; services will be for the provision of equipment only) which may include, but is not limited to; CT, MR, angiography (including cath labs), X-Ray, Ultrasound, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, mammography and bone densitometry. The service within this lot is to enable the capture of diagnostic images and the provision of patient care. The service provision within this lot is unstaffed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746524
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489785
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33111500 - Dental X-ray

33111600 - Radiography devices

33111620 - Gamma cameras

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

33115000 - Tomography devices

33115100 - CT scanners

33182400 - Cardiac X-ray system

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
FK11 7AL
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire West
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

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