--- title: "Insourcing of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154657" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154657" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154657.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154657.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-08-15" --- # Insourcing of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154657 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154657) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154657.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing a tender for the insourcing of non-obstetric ultrasound scanning services. This initiative, located within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board region, falls under the health industry category. The procurement stage has reached its completion with an intention to award notice published on 15th August 2025. This tender follows a limited procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), exempt from the usual Public Contracts Regulations, and signifies the start of a standstill period allowing representations by providers until 27th August 2025. This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly suited for specialised health service providers capable of delivering comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics. The awarded supplier, Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Manchester, exemplifies the type of business apt for such opportunities. The contract aims to deliver around 15,000 ultrasound scans within a year, necessitating robust operational capacity and technical capability. Businesses in the medical services sector with a focus on diagnostics would find this procurement particularly aligned with their expertise and service offering. The service must operate independently, ensuring it does not impact the existing workforce, and utilise equipment compatible with the health board's systems. ## Notice The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end nonobstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of this initiative is to secure additional diagnostic capacity to help reduce waiting lists and address the existing backlog in ultrasound imaging services. The insourced service will supplement CVUHB's internal resources while maintaining quality and continuity of care for patients. The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end non obstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic reporting. The service must be Delivered by qualified and experienced staff; Operated independently without impacting CVUHB's current workforce; Provided using high-quality ultrasound equipment compatible with CVUHB systems; Accessible locally, either via mobile infrastructure or at premises close to the Health Board. The provider is expected to deliver approximately 15,000 ultrasound scans over a 12- month contract period, starting in Q2 of the 2025/26 financial year. Service delivery must run Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with an estimated throughput of 60 patients per day. ### Procurement Information This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154657 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,695,980 | ## 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 | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154657 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG535498 Insourcing of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning - The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end nonobstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-154657 - https://www.diagnostichealthcareltd.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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