--- title: "Vascular Ultrasound Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7040bbc4-8907-4e38-a77b-83184a1d7e03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7040bbc4-8907-4e38-a77b-83184a1d7e03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7040bbc4-8907-4e38-a77b-83184a1d7e03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7040bbc4-8907-4e38-a77b-83184a1d7e03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITAL N H S TRUST" published: "2018-01-10" --- # Vascular Ultrasound Services Buyer: THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITAL N H S TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7040bbc4-8907-4e38-a77b-83184a1d7e03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7040bbc4-8907-4e38-a77b-83184a1d7e03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7040bbc4-8907-4e38-a77b-83184a1d7e03.json) ## Summary The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is currently conducting an open procurement process for the provision of Vascular Ultrasound Services across its four sites located in the North West of England, namely North Manchester General Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary, and Fairfield General Hospital. This tender exercise, initiated on 10 January 2018, has a deadline for submissions set for 2 March 2018. The successful service provider will be awarded a contract for a duration of three years, with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods, aimed at delivering high-quality services while achieving a 5% annual cost reduction. This tender represents a significant opportunity for medical service providers, particularly those specialising in ultrasound technology and related healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to submit bids, given the emphasis on value for money and service efficiency. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions or a commitment to operational efficiency in the healthcare sector will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The purpose of this tender exercise is to select a service provider whose delivery of a Vascular Ultrasound Service will represent value for money, high quality service; combined with the ability to identify and implement service efficiencies across the Trust contributing to a 5% cost reduction per annum. Vascular ultrasound services are provided on an inpatient and outpatient basis across the 4 sites of The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, namely North Manchester General Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital (Bury). Vascular ultrasound services are arranged in accordance with the needs of the Trust, and therefore, demand may vary. There is not a guaranteed minimum activity level. The Trust intends to award a contract for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods. This procurement exercise potentially involves the Salford Royal Foundation Trust. The contract has not been split into Lots on commercial, operational and Contract Management grounds. Additional information: This procurement process is being conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime', governing 'Social and Other Specific Services' as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the Light Touch Regime contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). Please note that all expressions of interest must be submitted via the Due North ProContract portal, paper and emailed expressions will not be accepted. If you are not already a registered supplier on Due North, please follow this link to register for free: https://procontract.due-north.com/register Once you have successfully expressed your interest via the portal, you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the tender documentation and any other relevant information. All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the ProContract portal from the outset. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. The uploading process when submitting a Tender via ProContract may take some time. Tenderers should therefore start this process in sufficient time to allow for the complete uploading of their tender submission by the Tender Return Time and Date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1830ac90-04c2-4bba-a113-fadfce9da7df | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITAL N H S TRUST | | Locality | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1830ac90-04c2-4bba-a113-fadfce9da7df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1830ac90-04c2-4bba-a113-fadfce9da7df 10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a8ec873-f9c4-42aa-a614-21fe3f9d837d OJEU Contract Notice ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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