Planning

Multi Modality Imaging Equipment and Maintenance Framework

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

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Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located at 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UK. They have initiated the planning stage of a tender titled "Multi Modality Imaging Equipment and Maintenance Framework." This tender is categorised under the health industry. The procurement is scheduled to transition to future notice on 27 July 2026, following the planning on 28 January 2026. It outlines a framework agreement for the supply and maintenance of various diagnostic imaging equipment, covering locations within the UKM region. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is governed by the EU procurement rules under the directive 2014/24/EU, with a total anticipated contract value of £300 million.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare technology, particularly those engaged in the manufacture, installation, and servicing of diagnostic imaging equipment such as X-Ray, CT, MR, PET/CT, and others. It allows for participation through multiple lots, each catering to different aspects of equipment supply and maintenance, which broadens the scope for varied business capacities. Suppliers with the capability for turnkey contracts, mobile unit provisions, and offering third-party maintenance services could find this an attractive prospect for growth and expansion within a critical sector of NHS operations. This procurement not only suits established diagnostic equipment suppliers but also presents opportunities for maintenance specialists and those focusing on advanced imaging technologies.

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Notice Title

Multi Modality Imaging Equipment and Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the supply, installation, and/or maintenance of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment including but not limited to X-Ray, CT, MR, PET/CT, Mammography, Mammography Biopsy Systems,Interventional, Dental, Bone Densitomitry, Nuclear Imaging, Contrast Injectors, Contrast Injector Consumables, Specimen cabinets, Ultrasound and Bladder Scanners. Also included is the installation of equipment (including pre-installation works and provision of mobile units or modular builds when undertaken as a turnkey contract with the equipment supplier). The Framework will also cover servicing and maintenance of the aforementioned equipment including servicing by 3rd parties. Also included is the repair of ultrasound transducers and the supply of contrast injector consumables. The following product range and Lot configuration is indicative only.

Lot Information

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment, Installation and Maintenance

Supply and Installation (including pre-installation works undertaken as a turnkey contract with the equipment supplier) of Diagnostic Imaging equipment including but not limited to X Ray, CT, MR, PET/CT, Mammography, Interventional, Dental, Bone Densitomitry, Nuclear Imaging, Contrast Injectors, Specimen cabinets, Ultrasound and Bladder Scanners. Mobile units or modular builds where undertaken as a turnkey contract with the equipment supplier)

Maintenance of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

OEM and 3rd Party maintenance and servicing of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment including but not limited to X-Ray, CT, MR, PET/CT, Mammography, Mammography Biopsy Systems, Interventional, Dental, Bone Densitomitry, Nuclear Imaging, Contrast Injectors, Specimen cabinets, Ultrasound and Bladder Scanners

Bladder Scanner Supply and Maintenance

Supply, Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Bladder Scanners.

Contrast Injectors and Consumables

Framework Agreement for the supply, installation, and/or maintenance of contrast injectors and the supply of syringes and other consumables that are used with Contrast Injector systems for use with Diagnostic Imaging Equipment.

Mammography Vacuum Devices and Associated Consumables

Framework Agreement for the supply, installation, and/or maintenance of mammography vacuum devices and/or the supply of associated consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821812
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548279
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33111000 - X-ray devices

33111400 - X-ray fluoroscopy devices

33111500 - Dental X-ray

33111620 - Gamma cameras

33111650 - Mammography devices

33111660 - Bone densitometers

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners

33115100 - CT scanners

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

33141310 - Syringes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20266 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bethany.lindsay@nhs.scot
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548279
    Multi Modality Imaging Equipment and Maintenance Framework - Framework agreement for the supply, installation, and/or maintenance of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment including but not limited to X-Ray, CT, MR, PET/CT, Mammography, Mammography Biopsy Systems,Interventional, Dental, Bone Densitomitry, Nuclear Imaging, Contrast Injectors, Contrast Injector Consumables, Specimen cabinets, Ultrasound and Bladder Scanners. Also included is the installation of equipment (including pre-installation works and provision of mobile units or modular builds when undertaken as a turnkey contract with the equipment supplier). The Framework will also cover servicing and maintenance of the aforementioned equipment including servicing by 3rd parties. Also included is the repair of ultrasound transducers and the supply of contrast injector consumables. The following product range and Lot configuration is indicative only.

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