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title: "National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management Solutions (PSR)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d542"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management Solutions (PSR)

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d542

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management Solutions under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. This initiative, aimed at enhancing radiology department efficiency and reducing outsourcing costs, covers the United Kingdom and is relevant to all specified authorities under the NHS Act 2006, including NHS trusts, foundation trusts, and local authorities. This multi-lot tender includes two main lots: Radiology Capacity Management Solutions and rent-to-own equipment solutions, structured for a four-year term. The framework was officially concluded on 27th August 2025, with a lifetime value of £25,000,000, excluding VAT.

The framework provides extensive business growth opportunities for service providers specialised in medical imaging and radiology services. Companies providing innovative solutions for capacity management and those offering comprehensive professional advice and clinical staffing are well-suited to benefit. The framework's scope, which includes professional advice on maximising patient throughput and financial solutions for acquiring equipment, is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking partnerships with NHS entities and other authorities to scale their operations. Suppliers like AM Diagnostic Imaging Ltd and Medispace Diagnostics Ltd are already participating in this competitive framework, showcasing a significant opportunity landscape for prospective companies.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Radiology Capacity Management Solutions

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 1, organisations will seek providers of a variety of radiology capacity management solutions to include professional advice on maximising patient throughput and the provision of clinical staff to facilitate the proposed changes. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS25,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a new 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. DURATION OF AGREEMENT Tje framework will run for a term of 4 years.

Radiology Capacity Management Solutions with Rent-to-Own Equipment

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 2, organisations will seek providers of a variety of radiology capacity management solutions to include professional advice on maximising patient throughput and the provision of clinical staff to facilitate the proposed changes, alongside finance solutions for rent-to-own equipment. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS25,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a new 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. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The framework will run for a term of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009452-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ALL RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12ZB(7) OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT 2006 (AND ANY SUCCESSOR BODIES) SHALL BE ELIGIBLE USERS OF THIS FRAMEWORK.; ANY RELEVANT AUTHORITY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12ZB(7) OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT 2006 WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO USE THE PROPOSED FRAMEWORK. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, ANY SUCCESSOR BODIES OF ANY TO THE ABOVE ENTITIES SHALL BE ENTITLED TO PLACE ORDERS AND SHALL BE ELIGIBLE USERS OF THIS FRAMEWORK. |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | AM DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING; GLOBE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS; MEDICARE INSOURCING SERVICES; MEDISPACE DIAGNOSTICS; PARALLEL IMAGING SOLUTIONS; RADIOLOGY CAPACITY MANAGEMENT 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
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 13:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009452-2026
- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051880-2025
- 7 May 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019312-2025
- 22 Jan 2025 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002126-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
- https://www.coch-cps.co.uk
- https://www.coch.nhs.uk/

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