--- title: "AI Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2024-05-08" --- # AI 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: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender titled "AI Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging – Dynamic Purchasing System" falls under the health industry category. The procurement stage is an active open procedure with a tender period ending on 20th July 2026. This opportunity involves the development of AI decision support systems for various medical imaging areas such as neurology, chest x-ray, MRI, CT, and more. This tender by NHS National Services Scotland through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) presents significant opportunities for technology companies specialising in AI software development for healthcare. Businesses providing AI solutions for medical imaging analysis in areas like neurology, radiology, and radiotherapy are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, allowing interested suppliers to submit their responses electronically for a chance to deliver innovative services that enhance healthcare provisions in Scotland. ## Notice This notice is to allow the management of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the development of Artificial Intelligence decision support systems in NHS in Scotland with a unique opportunity to improve service provision, particularly in Radiology. To support this ambition the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as advertised on UK Find a Tender Contract notice Notice reference: 2022/S 000-002310 on 26/1/22. This notice allows suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to get on it. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Suppliers already live on the DPS do not need to re-apply. Lots 1. Neuro Al - Thrombectomy/stroke - Lesion Detection - Any other relevant application 2. Chest x-ray - Prioritisation - Diagnostic Support 3. MRI - Prostate contouring and lesion localisation 4. CT - Lung Nodule identification, characterisation and follow up - Pulmonary Embolism detection 5. Osteoporosis - Support in the form of osteoporotic fracture identification and bone mineral density calculation 6. Mammography - Diagnostic Support 7. Radiotherapy - CT contouring 8. Workflow and scheduling ### Lot Information Chest X-ray AI Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Chest X-Ray areas: - Prioritisation - Diagnostic Support A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Artificial Intelligence Software in the following MRI area: - Prostrate contouring and lesion localisation A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Computed Topography (CT) Artificial Intelligence Software in the following CT areas: - Lung Nodule identification, characterisation and follow up - Pulmonary Embolism detection A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Oesteoporosis Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Oesteoporosis area: - Support in the form of osteoporotic fracture identification and bone mineral density calculation. A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Mammography Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Mammography area: - Diagnostic Support A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Radiotherapy Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Radiotherapy area: - CT Contouring A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Workflow and Scheduling Artificial Intelligence Software in the following area: - Workflow and Scheduling A DPS has been set up to allow NHS Scotland to run mini competitions of qualified products. This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Neuro AI Software Artificial Intelligence Software in the following Neuro areas: - Thrombectomy/stroke - Lesion Detection - Any other relevant application This notice is to allow the management of the DPS which was put in place in 2022. 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.. Suppliers wishing to apply to be added to the DPS must complete an SPD attached to this notice and meet the minimum criteria outlined in the additional document also attached. Suppliers already on the DPS need not re-apply. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504858 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 8 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 8 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504858 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504858 AI Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging - Dynamic Purchasing System - This notice is to allow the management of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the development of Artificial Intelligence decision support systems in NHS in Scotland with a unique opportunity to improve service provision, particularly in Radiology. To support this ambition the Authority has set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as advertised on UK Find a Tender Contract notice Notice reference: 2022/S 000-002310 on 26/1/22. This notice allows suppliers not on the DPS to submit an application to get on it. To get on the DPS suppliers must submit their SPD responses by email to Jim Binnie at jim.binnie@nhs.scot Suppliers already live on the DPS do not need to re-apply. Lots 1. Neuro Al - Thrombectomy/stroke - Lesion Detection - Any other relevant application 2. Chest x-ray - Prioritisation - Diagnostic Support 3. MRI - Prostate contouring and lesion localisation 4. CT - Lung Nodule identification, characterisation and follow up - Pulmonary Embolism detection 5. Osteoporosis - Support in the form of osteoporotic fracture identification and bone mineral density calculation 6. Mammography - Diagnostic Support 7. Radiotherapy - CT contouring 8. Workflow and scheduling ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=765711 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000765711. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000765711.json.