---
title: "Horizon Cardiology PACS Upgrade and Associated Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# Horizon Cardiology PACS Upgrade and Associated Maintenance Services

Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea.json)

## Summary

The procurement process under review involves the Hywel Dda University Health Board, focusing on upgrading the Horizon Cardiology PACS and related maintenance services. This falls under the Software Package and Information Systems category, located in Carmarthen, United Kingdom. The current status is 'complete', and the contract was awarded on 17 July 2026. This procurement follows a 'limited' method without prior publication due to its essential nature for maintaining cardiology diagnostic services within NHS Wales, scheduled before the current platform reaches the end of vendor support in December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare IT solutions and medical software. Companies like Change Healthcare, which was awarded the contract, will support the upgrade and maintenance of the essential cardiology imaging system. Such contracts are particularly suited for large-scale enterprises with expertise in digital diagnostic solutions and established frameworks like those under NHS contracts, presenting growth opportunities for businesses capable of ensuring system continuity, patient safety, and strategic technological advancements in healthcare. With a contract value of £67,763.12, it focuses on maintaining high-quality diagnostics across health boards, making it an appealing opportunity for businesses with relevant capabilities.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract ) to upgrade their existing Horizon Cardiology Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The requirement is considered essential to ensure continuity of cardiology diagnostic services, maintain clinical safety and support future strategic developments in cardiovascular information management across NHS Wales. The current platform is scheduled to reach end of vendor support in December 2026. Following this date, the system will no longer receive software updates, security patches, technical support or manufacturer assurance which means this upgrade is pivotal to ensure services continue and patient care is not interrupted. The system facilitates the end-to-end cardiology imaging workflow from image acquisition, to reporting, to making results available to clinicians across the Health Board and neighbouring Health Boards ensuring clinicians have timely access to high quality diagnostic information to deliver effective patient treatment. The requirement includes a maintenance/licence contract to facilitate prompt remote support for corrective work or configuration-based support queries for a period of one (1) year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract ) to upgrade their existing Horizon Cardiology Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The requirement is considered essential to ensure continuity of cardiology diagnostic services, maintain clinical safety and support future strategic developments in cardiovascular information management across NHS Wales. The current platform is scheduled to reach end of vendor support in December 2026. Following this date, the system will no longer receive software updates, security patches, technical support or manufacturer assurance which means this upgrade is pivotal to ensure services continue and patient care is not interrupted. The system facilitates the end-to-end cardiology imaging workflow from image acquisition, to reporting, to making results available to clinicians across the Health Board and neighbouring Health Boards ensuring clinicians have timely access to high quality diagnostic information to deliver effective patient treatment. The requirement includes a maintenance/licence contract to facilitate prompt remote support for corrective work or configuration-based support queries for a period of one (1) year.

### Procurement Information

The requirement will be procured via the NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) Digital Diagnostic Solutions Framework Agreement (2025/S 000-043444). Digital Services, Cardiology Services and Procurement reviewed available solutions and confirmed that upgrading the existing Change Healthcare Horizon Cardiology PACS platform represents the most clinically appropriate, least disruptive and most cost-effective solution. The upgrade enables continuity of service, retention of existing patient records and workflows, and alignment with current NHS Wales cardiology imaging arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070610-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,763 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3BT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGE HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070610-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ea.json.