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title: "Echocardiography Insourcing"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Echocardiography Insourcing

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0d7a8e2-ab07-4ba4-824d-38645f357135

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## Summary

NHS South West - Acutes seeks to engage service providers for its "Echocardiography Insourcing" project, which falls under the health services category (CPV: 85100000). This procurement process specifically addresses the delivery of echocardiography services at multiple locations, including Truro and the Bodmin and WCH Community Diagnostic Centres. The current procurement is in the 'tender' stage, using an open procedure. Interested parties should note the deadline for submissions is 30th August 2026, by midday UK time, with contracts anticipated to commence on 31st August 2026 and conclude on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging and cardiology services. Companies that can provide BSE-accredited echocardiographers, equipped to use RCHT GE Echo machines, will find this contract particularly attractive. Given the nature of the services required, firms with expertise in medical and hospital-related services will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity, helping them to expand their operational footprint across the specified geographical locations. Moreover, larger companies rather than SMEs or VCSE organisations are likely more suited to meet the regimens of this comprehensive service provision.

## Notice

Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to deliver outpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms, to include:- a full TTE study, performed to BSE current standards using RCHT GE Echo machines at RCHT sites, including the Bodmin and WCH Community Diagnostic Centres, and other agreed locations. - The uploading of the report to the appropriate patient EPR (currently Maxims) and the distribution of the report to the appropriate clinicians (referrer and GP). Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to work at RCHT (Truro) and undertake inpatient Adult Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiograms using RCHT GE echo machines and reporting on RCHT reporting system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68211522-dede-45c9-ad29-12c8247ecb72 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services
- 85121231 - Cardiology services
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68211522-dede-45c9-ad29-12c8247ecb72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68211522-dede-45c9-ad29-12c8247ecb72
  4th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107679&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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