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title: "National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Solutions (PSR)"
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# National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Solutions (PSR)

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e280a1ac-e87f-4a93-9a8a-fce6326cb19d

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded the procurement process for the National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Solutions. This agreement, classified under the CPV code 33110000 for imaging equipment use, spans from 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2029. The geographic focus of this agreement is within the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and has reached the award stage with its completion formally recognised on 7 May 2025. Designed for healthcare entities across the UK, the framework aims to enhance radiology department capacities, including two primary lots: capacity management solutions and solutions with rent-to-own equipment options.

This framework presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialised in medical imaging, diagnostics, and consultancy services. The framework facilitates business growth by allowing appointed suppliers to provide services to a wide range of NHS entities and other relevant authorities described under the National Health Service Act 2006. Suitable for SMEs, seven suppliers have already been awarded, affirming the accessible nature of this framework to businesses aiming to expand their presence in the healthcare sector. The annual re-opening of the framework ensures ongoing opportunities for businesses seeking to collaborate and provide innovative solutions within this sector.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to provide a variety of solutions to allow organisations to maximise the capacity of their radiology departments and significantly reduce the cost of outsourced radiology services by realising the full potential of the scanning resources within the department. This will have two lots: Lot 1 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions Lot 2 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions with Rent-to-Own Equipment This framework will run for a term of 4 years. The Framework will be re-opened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to re-apply on an annual basis, UNLESS they wish to bid for additional services to which they were not previously awarded. Framework Suppliers appointed on the first anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 3 years duration; Framework Suppliers appointed on the second anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 2 years duration and Framework Suppliers appointed on the third anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 1 year duration. The ITT process will be as described in this document. New appointments to the Framework will commence on each anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Additional information: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 3) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 4) Login to the portal with the username/password; 5) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 6) Select the title of the ITT; 7) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box; 8) Review the ITT documents; 9) Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f6f441-99cb-4235-85c9-2a6cbb86bc83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AM DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING; GLOBE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS; MEDICARE INSOURCING SERVICES; MEDISPACE DIAGNOSTICS; PARALLEL IMAGING SOLUTIONS; RADIOLOGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f6f441-99cb-4235-85c9-2a6cbb86bc83
- 22 Jan 2025 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c91c4c-10aa-4f78-b96f-b46d5f21205f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f6f441-99cb-4235-85c9-2a6cbb86bc83
  7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c91c4c-10aa-4f78-b96f-b46d5f21205f
  22nd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

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