--- title: "Framework Agreement for Capsule Endoscopy Managed Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-033c40a0-124f-4b52-8d9e-12d8445eb153" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-033c40a0-124f-4b52-8d9e-12d8445eb153" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-033c40a0-124f-4b52-8d9e-12d8445eb153.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-033c40a0-124f-4b52-8d9e-12d8445eb153.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2022-05-27" --- # Framework Agreement for Capsule Endoscopy Managed Services Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-033c40a0-124f-4b52-8d9e-12d8445eb153 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-033c40a0-124f-4b52-8d9e-12d8445eb153) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-033c40a0-124f-4b52-8d9e-12d8445eb153.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Capsule Endoscopy Managed Services, with an estimated value of £40,000,000. This procurement falls under the medical imaging services category and is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 27th May 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 27th June 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 25th July 2022 and will run until 24th July 2026, providing a significant duration for service provision across the United Kingdom and beyond. This opportunity presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialised in healthcare services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in capsule endoscopy or related medical imaging technologies are well-positioned to compete. The framework allows successful bidders to serve not only the NHS but also other public sector bodies, thereby broadening their market reach and enhancing their service offerings in a growing healthcare market. ## Notice Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic test used to examine the gastrointestinal tract and check for disorders and conditions such as Crohn's disease, polyps and malabsorption. The procedure is an alternative to traditional endoscopy and could provide a better patient experience. The patient is prepared by attaching sensors to their abdomen. Sedation or anaesthesia are not needed before taking the capsule. The capsule is swallowed with water. The capsule has its own camera and light and takes a series of images. While the capsule passes through the body, it sends images to a data recorder which is typically worn in a shoulder bag, close to the waist. Patients can go about their normal routine and the entire procedure takes about eight hours. Afterwards, images from the data recorder are downloaded and analysed to provide a report to the patient's consultant, who will review it with the patient. The capsule is disposable and will pass through the body naturally with bowel movement. The procedure, and the reporting process, can be undertaken outside of a hospital setting. This can be more convenient for the patient, and free up hospital space. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) wishes to award a national framework agreement for the provision of a capsule endoscopy managed service which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the services from a compliant purchasing framework. The proposed framework agreement will allow NHS Organisations to procure these Services in a legally compliant manner, with the assurance that Suppliers have met rigorous criteria. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c888a59-f225-4bab-824a-89cc03ebb4ea | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jul 2022 - 24 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 27 May 2022 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c888a59-f225-4bab-824a-89cc03ebb4ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c888a59-f225-4bab-824a-89cc03ebb4ea 27th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aec2f2d4-ec1e-4c71-8688-27e52417778d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6a244d7-33dc-4429-a5a1-2706abd6b9b8 n/a - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014912-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Find a tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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