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title: "Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639089"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639089.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2020-12-15"
---

# Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639089

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for a project titled "Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN". This procurement falls under the health industry and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Currently in the planning stage, the process seeks to explore options for a PACS to enhance service sustainability and meet the NHS's evolving needs. Key dates include the deadline for completing the feedback questionnaire, which is set for 12 noon on 22 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare technology and services, particularly those offering imaging and communication systems. Companies that specialise in PACS or similar technological solutions would find this tender particularly relevant, given the need for a system that integrates imaging history across numerous NHS Boards in Scotland. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their reach within the public health sector, catering to approximately 40,000 users and a population of over 5 million people.

## Notice

NHS Scotland is considering options for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to the National Health Service Scotland. The main objective is to maintain service sustainability but there are a number of additional PACS features which we are considering and want to explore further. We are interested in a PACS service which benefits from a roadmap to meet the evolving needs of the NHS in Scotland. The overall system must support the workflow by providing clinicians with the full imaging history of a patient from any one of 15 NHS Boards in Scotland (14 territorial NHS Boards and NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital). PACS is used by approximately 40,000 users in Scotland and delivers radiographic services to a population of 5,450,000 people and which deals with well in excess of approximately 3.8 million studies a year to the following participants: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Lothian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Tayside, NHS Western Isles, National Waiting Times Special Health Board.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Scotland is considering options for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to the National Health Service Scotland. The main objective is to maintain service sustainability but there are a number of additional PACS features which we are considering and want to explore further. We are interested in a PACS service which benefits from a roadmap to meet the evolving needs of the NHS in Scotland. The overall system must support the workflow by providing clinicians with the full imaging history of a patient from any one of 15 NHS Boards in Scotland (14 territorial NHS Boards and NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital). PACS is used by approximately 40,000 users in Scotland and delivers radiographic services to a population of 5,450,000 people and which deals with well in excess of approximately 3.8 million studies a year to the following participants: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Lothian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Tayside, NHS Western Isles, National Waiting Times Special Health Board.. A questionnaire has been uploaded to this notice to allow the Authority to carry out a market sounding exercise. The Closing date for return of completed questionnaire responses is 12 noon on Friday 22 January 2021. All questions should be submitted via the Question and Answer facility attached to the PIN notice on the Public Contract Scotland portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402430 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402430

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402430&idx=1
  17th December 2020 - PIN Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402430
  Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) PIN - NHS Scotland is considering options for a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to the National Health Service Scotland. The main objective is to maintain service sustainability but there are a number of additional PACS features which we are considering and want to explore further. We are interested in a PACS service which benefits from a roadmap to meet the evolving needs of the NHS in Scotland. The overall system must support the workflow by providing clinicians with the full imaging history of a patient from any one of 15 NHS Boards in Scotland (14 territorial NHS Boards and NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital). PACS is used by approximately 40,000 users in Scotland and delivers radiographic services to a population of 5,450,000 people and which deals with well in excess of approximately 3.8 million studies a year to the following participants: NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Lothian, NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Tayside, NHS Western Isles, National Waiting Times Special Health Board.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639089
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=639089

## Provenance

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