--- title: "Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146582" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146582" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146582.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146582.json" source: "Sell2Wales" 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-kuma6s-146582 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146582) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146582.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a tender process for the provision of an Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service for Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes. This contract, with an industry classification of CPV 50421000, covers a period of 1080 days and involves the annual inspection and testing of ultrasound systems and their probes. The service location is specified as Carmarthen, UKL14. The tender process commenced in December 2024, with a submission deadline on January 21, 2025, and the contract was signed on March 3, 2025. Key deadlines included bid opening on January 22, 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £234,270, creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment quality assurance, particularly SMEs. MULTIMEDIX LIMITED and Trustscan, both SMEs, have been awarded the supply of these services. This contract is ideal for businesses with expertise in medical and diagnostic equipment testing, as it involves detailed and specific quality assurance tasks critical to maintaining high standards in healthcare diagnostics. Companies with capabilities in ultrasonic equipment testing and compliance, holding relevant industry accreditations, will find substantial prospects for growth and development through such public procurement opportunities. ## 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146582 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | ST ASAPH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JL | | 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 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146582 - 6 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146582 - 12 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146582 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC496113 Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of) - 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500891 Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of) - 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500922 Independent Ultrasound Physics Quality Assurance Service of Ultrasound Imaging Systems & Probes (Provision of) ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-146582 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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