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title: "Artificial Intelligence Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System"
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# Artificial Intelligence Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030f9f

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## Summary

The NHS in Scotland is seeking Artificial Intelligence Software for Radiology Imaging through a Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement process is at an active stage with recent amendments extending the deadline for submissions. The buying organisation is The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement aims to improve service provision in Radiology with the potential for business growth in IT services and software development industries. Key dates include the updated submission deadline on September 21, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for IT services, software development, and consulting businesses to compete for contracts related to Artificial Intelligence software in various Radiology sub-specialities. The procurement method is selective, with a focus on creating a DPS allowing mini competitions for qualified products. Suppliers not on the DPS can apply to join. The initiative aims to incorporate AI decision support systems into everyday practices, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in the NHS. The contract period runs from September 22, 2022, to July 26, 2026, offering long-term business prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

The development of Artificial Intelligence decision support systems presents the NHS in Scotland with a unique opportunity to improve service provision, particularly in Radiology. Recent advances have now brought these software systems to a point where they now represent a cost-effective way of increasing diagnostic accuracy, improving efficiency, and helping ease pressures on demand. Recent trialling of this software in the acute clinical setting has demonstrated the potential value of many of these systems across a variety of Radiology sub-specialities including stroke imaging, chest x-ray reporting and mammography, amongst others. In order to gain maximum benefit from these advances, the NHS must learn how to incorporate these systems into current everyday practice, while maintaining service agreements which give us the versatility to respond to what is a very exciting and rapidly evolving AI decision support system market. To support this ambition the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This notice allows suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to get on it.

### Lot Information

Neuro AI Software

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Neuro areas: - Thrombectomy/stroke - Lesion Detection - Any other relevant application A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. There are seven suppliers in this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Chest XRAY AI

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Chest X-Ray areas: - Prioritisation - Diagnostic Support A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Six suppliers are live on this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following MRI area: - Prostrate contouring and lesion localisation A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. There are four suppliers on this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Computed Topography (CT)

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following CT areas: - Lung Nodule identification, characterisation and follow up - Pulmonary Embolism detection A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. There are seven suppliers on this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Oesteoporosis

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Oesteoporosis area: - Support in the form of osteoporotic fracture identification and bone mineral density calculation A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. There are three suppliers on this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Mammography

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Mammography area: - Diagnostic Support A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. There is five suppliers on this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Radiotherapy

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Radiotherapy area: - CT Contouring A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. There is one supplier on this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

Workflow and Scheduling

Artificial Intelligence Software in the following area: - Workflow and Scheduling A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. There is four suppliers on this Lot. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025952-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2022 - 26 Jul 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 14:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025952-2022
- 14 Sep 2022 at 09:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025744-2022
- 22 Aug 2022 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023328-2022
- 27 Jul 2022 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020437-2022
- 26 Jan 2022 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002310-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704222
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=704222
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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