---
title: "Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3bc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a3bc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3bc

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services" is in the planning stage, led by the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority in the central government sector. The process is aimed at providing medical imaging services, falling under the services procurement category. It will take place in Colchester, UK, with a tender projected to be announced by 1st August 2027. The contract is planned to start on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2033, giving a comprehensive timeline for potential bidders to prepare. This initial planning period allows the Trust to adjust the procurement if alternative arrangements or extensions of existing contracts are deemed more appropriate.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging services to expand their market reach by partnering with a significant NHS Trust. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality ultrasound and DEXA services stand to benefit. Companies with experience in supplying healthcare solutions to public sectors, particularly those familiar with NHS contracts, will be well-suited to compete. The opportunity offers a sizeable contract period, ensuring long-term business growth and stability for the successful bidder.

## Notice

Community Ultrasound and DEXA Services The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048824-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 13:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048824-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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