--- title: "Artificial Intelligence Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2022-07-27" --- # Artificial Intelligence Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated a tender for the "Artificial Intelligence Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging – Dynamic Purchasing System." This procurement process, which is currently at the active stage, is classified under the health industry category and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender has a total estimated value of £5,000,000, and the submission deadline is set for 28 February 2022. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure as part of a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities in various radiology specialisations. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in innovative software development, artificial intelligence solutions, and health technology. Companies focused on enhancing diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency within the healthcare sector will find this procurement well-suited to their services. Engaging in this tender allows potential suppliers to not only establish contracts with NHS Scotland but also to contribute to transformative healthcare advancements, thereby fostering business growth in a rapidly evolving market. ## Notice The development of Artificial Intelligence decision support systems presents the NHS in Scotland with a unique opportunity to improve service provision, particularly in Radiology. Recent advances have now brought these software systems to a point where they now represent a cost-effective way of increasing diagnostic accuracy, improving efficiency, and helping ease pressures on demand. Recent trialling of this software in the acute clinical setting has demonstrated the potential value of many of these systems across a variety of Radiology sub-specialities including stroke imaging, chest x-ray reporting and mammography, amongst others. In order to gain maximum benefit from these advances, the NHS must learn how to incorporate these systems into current everyday practice, while maintaining service agreements which give us the versatility to respond to what is a very exciting and rapidly evolving AI decision support system market. To support this ambition the intention is to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will put in place suppliers who are able to support the delivery of these ambitions. ### Lot Information Neuro AI Software Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Neuro areas: - Thrombectomy/stroke - Lesion Detection - Any other relevant application A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Chest X-Ray AI Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Chest X-Ray areas: - Prioritisation - Diagnostic Support A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Artificial Intelligence Software in the following MRI area: - Prostrate contouring and lesion localisation A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Computed Tomography (CT) Artificial Intelligence Software in the following CT areas: - Lung Nodule identification, characterisation and follow up - Pulmonary Embolism detection A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Oesteoporosis Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Oesteoporosis area: - Support in the form of osteoporotic fracture identification and bone mineral density calculation A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Mammography Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Mammography area: - Diagnostic Support A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Radiotherapy Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Radiotherapy area: - CT Contouring A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. Workflow and Scheduling Artificial Intelligence Software in the following area: - Workflow and Scheduling A DPS is being set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. Call off contracts will be awarded by either NHS National Services Scotland or any of the NHS Scotland Health Boards. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454840 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 27 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454840 - 26 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438747 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438747&idx=2 26th January 2022 - AI SPD Stage Instructions to Bidders - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438747&idx=1 26th January 2022 - DPS AI SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438747 Artificial Intelligence Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System - The development of Artificial Intelligence decision support systems presents the NHS in Scotland with a unique opportunity to improve service provision, particularly in Radiology. Recent advances have now brought these software systems to a point where they now represent a cost-effective way of increasing diagnostic accuracy, improving efficiency, and helping ease pressures on demand. Recent trialling of this software in the acute clinical setting has demonstrated the potential value of many of these systems across a variety of Radiology sub-specialities including stroke imaging, chest x-ray reporting and mammography, amongst others. In order to gain maximum benefit from these advances, the NHS must learn how to incorporate these systems into current everyday practice, while maintaining service agreements which give us the versatility to respond to what is a very exciting and rapidly evolving AI decision support system market. To support this ambition the intention is to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will put in place suppliers who are able to support the delivery of these ambitions. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454840 Artificial Intelligence Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System - The development of Artificial Intelligence decision support systems presents the NHS in Scotland with a unique opportunity to improve service provision, particularly in Radiology. Recent advances have now brought these software systems to a point where they now represent a cost-effective way of increasing diagnostic accuracy, improving efficiency, and helping ease pressures on demand. Recent trialling of this software in the acute clinical setting has demonstrated the potential value of many of these systems across a variety of Radiology sub-specialities including stroke imaging, chest x-ray reporting and mammography, amongst others. In order to gain maximum benefit from these advances, the NHS must learn how to incorporate these systems into current everyday practice, while maintaining service agreements which give us the versatility to respond to what is a very exciting and rapidly evolving AI decision support system market. To support this ambition the intention is to set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will put in place suppliers who are able to support the delivery of these ambitions. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000678400. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678400.json.