--- title: "Rapid Access Imaging & Surgery 712605452" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-074f17b5-9ad8-4be2-bcf6-12610d0368e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-074f17b5-9ad8-4be2-bcf6-12610d0368e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-074f17b5-9ad8-4be2-bcf6-12610d0368e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-074f17b5-9ad8-4be2-bcf6-12610d0368e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-09-12" --- # Rapid Access Imaging & Surgery 712605452 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-074f17b5-9ad8-4be2-bcf6-12610d0368e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-074f17b5-9ad8-4be2-bcf6-12610d0368e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-074f17b5-9ad8-4be2-bcf6-12610d0368e5.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a public procurement process for providing rapid access to diagnostic imaging and orthopaedic surgical treatment services under the title "Rapid Access Imaging & Surgery 712605452". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is conducted through an open procedure to ensure transparency and competitiveness. Geographically, this service will be available across the United Kingdom and other regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The tender process, currently active, was published on 12th September 2024, with submission deadlines set for 17th October 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2025 and will run until 30th June 2030. The estimated contract value is £21,000,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in diagnostic imaging and orthopaedic surgery, including those with capabilities in accelerated spinal pathway treatments. Companies equipped to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and orthopaedic surgical procedures within the stipulated timeframes could find this contract highly beneficial. The successful supplier(s) will need to collaborate closely with Defence's national network of Rehabilitation Facilities, including the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre and various Regional and Primary Care Rehabilitation Units. However, this opportunity is primarily suited to larger firms as it is not designated for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). ## Notice The Authority has a requirement for rapid access to a diagnostic imaging capability and orthopaedic surgical treatment service. The intent of the contract is to treat service personnel diagnosed with, or suffering from suspected musculo-skeletal disorders, with the aim of returning injured service personnel to a deployable health status at the earliest opportunity. Delivery of the requirement may be met by one or more Suppliers. The Authority has a national integrated network of Rehabilitation Facilities. These include the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) at Stanford Hall, 12 Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs) (Annex A) and 106 Primary Care Rehabilitation Facilities (PCRFs) based across the UK. The requirement will be utilised for rapid access diagnostics or surgery falls out with the capability or timeliness of Defence or the NHS. All referrals under this contract shall be made via Multi-disciplinary Injury Assessment Clinics (MIACs) which are conducted at RRU's and DMRC, and which are led by Sports & Exercise Consultants and Band 7 Physiotherapists. REQUIREMENT The Supplier is to provide the following three key outputs: a. Diagnostic Imaging 30 Scans per month per RRU for access to a range of high-quality diagnostic imaging capabilities within 15 working days. All images and reports are available via the Image Exchange Portal (IEP). b. Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment 50 surgical procedures per month collectively across all RRUs and DMRC for access to high quality orthopaedic surgical intervention. c. Accelerated Spinal Pathway 20 Spinal procedures per month collectively across all RRUs and DMRC to deliver a 2-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway. Diagnostic Imaging Centres should be available at locations which are convenient for patients to access, with at least one imaging location per RRU being made available under the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4e513c-37fa-44f4-b782-00851083d2c2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LICHFIELD | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS14 9PY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay | | Westminster constituency | Tamworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2024 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4e513c-37fa-44f4-b782-00851083d2c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f4e513c-37fa-44f4-b782-00851083d2c2 12th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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