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title: "Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Service."
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buyer: "THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITAL N H S TRUST"
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# Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Service.

Buyer: THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITAL N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1477e6c5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Pennine Acute Hospital NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services, with a total value of £550,000. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as radiation protection services. The contract is set to run from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020, following an open tender process. The procurement decision was published on 19th January 2017, while the tender period concluded on 7th October 2016. The awarded contract signifies the Trust's commitment to ensuring safe and effective use of ionising and non-ionising radiation in healthcare settings in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radiation protection and medical physics services. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service provision and innovative approaches to improve efficiencies are well-positioned to compete. The opportunity may attract large organisations and skilled SMEs that can fulfil the trust's statutory obligations and contribute to advancements in radiation safety and medical audit processes. Additionally, businesses proficient in record-keeping and incident response in the healthcare sector could find this contract particularly relevant for their capabilities.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender exercise was to select a service provider whose delivery of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services would represent value for money, high quality service, combined with the ability to identify and implement service efficiencies across the Trust. Additional information: Objectives: - To enable the Trust to meet its statutory and non-statutory obligations, including related legislation, for the safe use of ionising and non-ionising radiation; - To improve the quality and effectiveness of radiation usage as part of medical audit and to check that doses are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA); - To advance and keep abreast of the scientific developments in radiation protection, radiotherapy and imaging physics and keep the Trust so informed; - To improve the efficiency of associated record keeping and document management systems; - To respond to radiation incidents in a timely and efficient manner; - To monitor personnel radiation doses and to investigate any causes for concern in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f827dd-c0c8-423e-a847-d511de93947d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITAL N H S TRUST |
| Locality | CRUMPSALL, MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M8 5RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Crumpsall |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90721600 - Radiation protection services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f827dd-c0c8-423e-a847-d511de93947d
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b010c11b-1836-4c8d-b623-ee848c3da3eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f827dd-c0c8-423e-a847-d511de93947d
  19th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b010c11b-1836-4c8d-b623-ee848c3da3eb
  24th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34c2b4c4-5c5d-4439-ba31-c5882a521681
  OJEU Contract Notice 292340-2016
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec6962c0-fa7a-4d09-83a4-060135bdf503

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