--- title: "Echocardiography Insourcing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06db85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06db85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06db85.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Echocardiography Insourcing Buyer: ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06db85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06db85.json) ## Summary The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has issued a tender titled "Echocardiography Insourcing" in the health services industry, focusing specifically on the provision of BSE accredited echocardiographers to perform outpatient and inpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms at its sites, including the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Bodmin, and West Cornwall Hospital Community Diagnostic Centres. This tender, part of the Provider Selection Regime, is conducted using an open procedure through electronic submission means. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 18th August 2026, while the bid opening is scheduled for 30th August 2026. Located in Truro, UK with the postal code TR13LJ, this initiative reflects the Trust’s commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare services delivery. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cardiology services, hospital services, and medical imaging services to expand their reach and capabilities. Companies that possess BSE accreditation and have experience in operating within the healthcare sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio in providing specialised health services, benefiting from a contract valued at £4,000,000 and set to last approximately 540 days. This opportunity is ideal for suppliers looking to establish or reinforce their presence in the NHS framework, ensuring regulatory compliance under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. ## Notice Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to deliver outpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms, to include:- a full TTE study, performed to BSE current standards using Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) GE Echo machines at RCHT sites, including the Bodmin and West Cornwall Hospital Community Diagnostic Centres, and other agreed locations. - The uploading of the report to the appropriate patient EPR (currently Maxims) and the distribution of the report to the appropriate clinicians (referrer and GP). Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to work at RCHT (Truro) and undertake inpatient Adult Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiograms using RCHT GE echo machines and reporting on RCHT reporting system. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Procurement Act do not apply to this award. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to deliver outpatient adult cardiac transthoracic echocardiograms, to include:- a full TTE study, performed to BSE current standards using Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) GE Echo machines at RCHT sites, including the Bodmin and West Cornwall Hospital Community Diagnostic Centres, and other agreed locations. - The uploading of the report to the appropriate patient EPR (currently Maxims) and the distribution of the report to the appropriate clinicians (referrer and GP). Provision of BSE accredited Echocardiographers to work at RCHT (Truro) and undertake inpatient Adult Cardiac Transthoracic Echocardiograms using RCHT GE echo machines and reporting on RCHT reporting system. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Procurement Act do not apply to this award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073800-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85111000 - Hospital services - 85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services - 85121231 - Cardiology services - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073800-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107679&B=NHSSW ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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