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title: "Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c775"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-03-10"
---

# Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of)

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c775

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking to award an independent contractor for a comprehensive Quality Assurance service for all ultrasound imaging systems and probes within Hywel Dda University Health Board located in Carmarthen. This tender process is at the award update stage as of 10th March 2025, following its initiation as a tender on 12th December 2024. The procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services of medical equipment and is carried out through an open procedure. The contract period is set for 1080 days, starting from 3rd March 2025, requiring detailed annual inspections and multiple tests for various components of the ultrasound systems.

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in ultrasound systems. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like MULTIMEDIX LIMITED and Trustscan, who have been awarded the contract, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited for this tender. The service provision includes comprehensive technical assessments ensuring ongoing quality and functional robustness of medical imaging equipment. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credibility, expand service portfolios, and foster partnerships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board have a requirement to award an Independent Contractor to undertake Quality Assurance Testing of all their Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes for 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board have a requirement to award an Independent Contractor to undertake Quality Assurance Testing of all their Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes. Key Requirements: Annual inspection of ultrasound system Detailed inspection and test of each probe Drop out testing, including phased arrays Uniformity Assessment Deepest Reverberation Test Reverberation Threshold Test B-Mode, Noise Threshold Test PW Doppler Noise Threshold Test Colour Doppler Threshold Test Cable Noise Test Low Contrast Penetration Test Grey scale/Cyst Targets Tests

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008461-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £234,270 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MULTIMEDIX; TRUSTSCAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- 85111200 - Medical hospital services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 10:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008461-2025
- 6 Mar 2025 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008195-2025
- 12 Dec 2024 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040067-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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