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Published 13 Apr 2021, 22:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Purchase of an ultrasound machine

Official notice

Authority: Velindre University NHS Trust (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 5 public authorities

Framework agreement22 lotsGoodsRestricted procedureSME suitableMax 22 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£3,720,500,000total for 22 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 1 Jun 2021awarded 15 Oct 2026
Lots 22max 22 won per supplier

What is being bought22 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This procurement relates to the direct award and supply of one (1) Samsung R20

Ultrasound System for use within the Radiology Department at Velindre University

NHS Trust through the NHS Supply Chain National Framework Agreement for

Ultrasound Systems.The Samsung R20 Ultrasound System is a versatile radiology imaging platform

offering advanced diagnostic capabilities across general, abdominal, breast,

thyroid, and vascular applications. It features a 27" OLED monitor, multiple

high-performance probes, and a suite of enhanced imaging tools including AI

Measure Abdominal Assist, Panoramic+, Needle Mate+, CEUS, ElastoScan+,

S-Detect (Breast & Thyroid), and Live Liver Assist, providing improved diagnostic

accuracy and workflow efficiency.

CPV: Angiography room · Bone densitometers · Cardiac X-ray system · Checking and testing apparatus · Construction project management services · Diagnostic X-ray system · Diagnostic systems · Digital angiography devices · Endoscopes · Endoscopy, endosurgery devices · Gamma therapy devices · Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use · +29 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 164 suppliers · 23 bids on the busiest of 22 lots (0.1 per place) · 85 appointed

Lots and requirements (22)Procurement structure

22 lots · all with a published value · win at most 22 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 6 lots carries the same published figure, £60,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1CT Scanners and associated options and related servicesAwarded UK, London +1Published value£430,000,000

This Agreement relates to the procurement and

supply of one (1) Samsung R20 Ultrasound

System for use within the Radiology Department

at Velindre NHS Trust, undertaken via the NHS

Supply Chain National Framework Agreement –

Ultrasound 2022

Delivery: UK, London, Wales · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2MRI scanners and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£450,000,000

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners and all associated options related to the equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £150,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £450,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Nuclear medicine imaging and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£120,000,000

Nuclear Medicine Imaging systems and all associated options related to the equipment. This includes Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET CT) and Positron Emission Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET MRI), the specific IT solutions related to the equipment and all associated options. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £40,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £120,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Fluoroscopy and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£35,000,000

Fluoroscopy systems and all associated options related to Imaging equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £11,666,666 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £35,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Mobile image intensifiers and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKceiling above

Mobile image intensifiers (MII) including flat panel detector and mini C-Arm systems and all associated options related to Imaging equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £20,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £60,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Mobile x-ray systems and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKceiling above

Mobile X-Ray Systems and all associated options related to Imaging equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £20,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £60,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Static x-ray systems and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£100,000,000

Static X-Ray Systems and all associated options related to Imaging equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £33,333,333 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £100,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Contrast injectors, consumables and associated options and related ServicesAwarded UKceiling above

Contrast Injectors for use with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Angiography, Cardiovascular, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET CT) Systems, all associated options linked to this equipment and Contrast Injector consumables for use with the full range of Contrast Injectors. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £20,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £60,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Lithotripsy and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£12,000,000

Lithotripters and all associated options related to this equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £4,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £12,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10DEXA Scanners and Associated Options And Related Services.Awarded UKPublished value£16,000,000

DEXA Scanners and Associated Options And Related Services including full body, peripheral/portable and all associated options related to Imaging equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £5,333,333 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £16,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Ultrasound scanners and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£650,000,000

Ultrasound scanning systems and all associated devices and options linked to this equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £216,666,666 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £650,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Mammography imaging systems and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£250,000,000

Mammography imaging systems and all associated options related to this equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £83,333,333 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £250,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Specimen cabinets and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£16,500,000

Specimen cabinets and associated options and related services for the storing of samples and biopsies. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £5,500,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £16,500,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Bladder scanners and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£45,000,000

Bladder scanners and all associated options related to the equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £15,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £45,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Radiotherapy treatment systems and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£500,000,000

Radiotherapy treatment systems including Linear accelerators, Image Guided IMRT Systems with treatment, Planning, Brachytherapy, superficial X-Ray and unique Oncology Systems and all associated options related to this equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £166,666,666 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £500,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #16Radiotherapy IT solutions and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKceiling above

Radiotherapy IT solutions including record and verify, Treatment Planning and Simulation Software and Systems and all associated options. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £20,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £60,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #17Radiotherapy ancillary devices including dosimetry, patient positioning and quality assurance devicesAwarded UKPublished value£30,000,000

Radiotherapy Ancillary Devices including positioning aids, quality assurance (QA) and dosimeter devices and all associated options. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £10,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £30,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #18Brachytherapy Seeds and associated accessories & ServicesAwarded UKPublished value£6,000,000

Permanent Brachytherapy seeds and associated accessories. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £2,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £6,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #19Surgical navigation systems, accessories and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKceiling above

Surgical Navigation Systems, accessories and associated options with this equipment for use in surgery. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £20,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £60,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #20Flexible endoscopes and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£450,000,000

Flexible Endoscopes and all associated devices and options linked to this equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £150,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £450,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #21Ear, nose and throat (ENT) endoscopes and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKceiling above

ENT Endoscopes and all associated devices and options linked to this equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £20,000,000 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £60,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #22Rigid endoscopes and associated options and related servicesAwarded UKPublished value£250,000,000

Rigid and Semi Rigid Endoscopes covering Endoscopes, camera systems, and associated equipment. This Lot will also cover the provision of related services including but not limited to point of sale maintenance, training, warranty, turnkey solutions (between trusts and the equipment providers), equipment housing, loan equipment, equipment rental, pay per scan, software as a service, artificial intelligence hardware and software, value based procurement, NHS service improvement solutions and savings opportunities. Additional information: It is anticipated that in the initial term of 24 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa £83,333,333 however this is approximate only. For the full 72 month term (if extended) the anticipated value is circa £250,000,000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for a total of 72 months.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.

    Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.

    The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.

    NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives.

    NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions. The Framework Agreement will be between NHS Supply Chain operated by DHL Supply Chain Limited acting as agent of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) and the Applicant, however 1) NHS Supply Chain; or, 2) any of the organisations described at Clause 1.9, Schedule 1 of the Framework Agreement (Appendix 4) will be able to enter into a direct contract with the Applicant for any of the Goods and Services available under the Framework. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

    Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate ind…

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30–50 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 30 points.
  • “Purchase of an ultrasound machine” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 164 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
13 Apr 2021, 22:55 BST
Last source update
19 Oct 2026, 16:52 BST
Award evaluation window
2 Jun 2021 – …
Authority reference
VEL-DCO(26-27) 118
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-098664
Classification (CPV)
Angiography roomBone densitometersCardiac X-ray systemChecking and testing apparatusConstruction project management servicesDiagnostic X-ray systemDiagnostic systemsDigital angiography devicesEndoscopesEndoscopy, endosurgery devices
+31 moreGamma therapy devicesImaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
Delivery area
UKLondon (UKI)Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a5c9 Find a Tender
Why no open competition

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons

Published justification

GE Medical Systems Limited were contacted via NHSSC to provide a quote for the upgrade of two SIGNA

Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Publisher note: (WA Ref:171907)

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Appointment period ends
1 Jun 2021, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
2 Jun 2021, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Jun 2021 → 19 Oct 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    1 Jun 2021, 15:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    2 Jun 2021, 09:00 BST
  3. Notice published1 day ago
    19 Oct 2026, 16:52 BST

Notice history

10 events · 8 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Nov 2021
  1. Status changed to complete
    26 Nov 2021, 22:45 GMT
  2. Buyer details updated
    26 Nov 2021, 22:45 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    29 Nov 2023, 12:17 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    29 Nov 2023, 12:17 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    23 Jan 2024, 12:56 GMT
  6. Buyer details updated
    23 Jan 2024, 12:56 GMT
  7. Procurement method changed
    26 Apr 2024, 10:03 BST
  8. Buyer details updated
    26 Apr 2024, 10:03 BST
  9. Procurement method changed
    25 Sept 2026, 10:08 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    25 Sept 2026, 10:08 BST
Routine re-releases (8)
  • 2024-04: 1 release · 26 Apr 2024
  • 2024-01: 1 release · 23 Jan 2024
  • 2023-11: 1 release · 29 Nov 2023
  • 2021-11: 1 release · 26 Nov 2021
  • 2021-04: 1 release · 13 Apr 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 85admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2316 from SMEs · busiest of 22 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 15 Oct 2026

28 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 3 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £20,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Contract 098664-2026-1

    Signed
    15 Oct 2026
    Value
    £81,819
    Status
    active
  • Contract 090842-2026-VEL-MIN-63031-1

    Signed
    24 Sept 2026
    Value
    £109,940
    Status
    active
  • Contract 090852-2026-VEL-MIN-63031-1

    Signed
    24 Sept 2026
    Value
    £34,500
    Status
    active
  • Contract 013541-2024-1

    Signed
    28 Mar 2024
    Value
    £316,842
    Status
    active
  • Contract 002246-2024-CAV-DCO (23-24) 66-1

    Signed
    21 Dec 2023
    Value
    £214,228
    Status
    active
  • Contract 035181-2023-1

    Signed
    7 Nov 2023
    Value
    £857,785
    Status
    active
  • CT Scanners and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £143,333,333
    Status
    active
  • DEXA Scanners and Associated Options And Related Services.

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £5,333,333
    Status
    active
  • Ultrasound scanners and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £216,666,666
    Status
    active
  • Mammography imaging systems and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £83,333,333
    Status
    active
  • Specimen cabinets and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £5,500,000
    Status
    active
  • Bladder scanners and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £15,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Radiotherapy treatment systems and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £166,666,666
    Status
    active
  • Radiotherapy IT solutions and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Radiotherapy ancillary devices including dosimetry, patient positioning and quality assurance devices

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Brachytherapy seeds and associated accessories

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £2,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Surgical navigation systems, accessories and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • MRI scanners and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £150,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Flexible endoscopes and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    £150,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Ear, nose and throat (ENT) endoscopes and associated options and related services

    Signed
    19 Oct 2021
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · CT Scanners and associated options and related services9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad5——
2 · MRI scanners and associated options and related services7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad3——
3 · Nuclear medicine imaging and associated options and related services4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad1——
4 · Fluoroscopy and associated options and related services11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad8——
5 · Mobile image intensifiers and associated options and related services13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad7——
6 · Mobile x-ray systems and associated options and related services16bids · 16 electronic · 16 from abroad11——
7 · Static x-ray systems and associated options and related services16bids · 16 electronic · 16 from abroad11——
8 · Contrast injectors, consumables and associated options and related Services5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad4——
9 · Lithotripsy and associated options and related services4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad4——
10 · DEXA Scanners and Associated Options And Related Services.6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad5——
11 · Ultrasound scanners and associated options and related services23bids · 23 electronic · 23 from abroad16——
12 · Mammography imaging systems and associated options and related services8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad5——
13 · Specimen cabinets and associated options and related services4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad2——
14 · Bladder scanners and associated options and related services11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad5——
15 · Radiotherapy treatment systems and associated options and related services11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad5——
16 · Radiotherapy IT solutions and associated options and related services5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad1——
17 · Radiotherapy ancillary devices including dosimetry, patient positioning and quality assurance devices12bids · 12 electronic · 13 from abroad9——
18 · Brachytherapy Seeds and associated accessories & Services3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad2——
19 · Surgical navigation systems, accessories and associated options and related services6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad1——
20 · Flexible endoscopes and associated options and related services8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad5——
21 · Ear, nose and throat (ENT) endoscopes and associated options and related services7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad5——
22 · Rigid endoscopes and associated options and related services16bids · 16 electronic · 16 from abroad10——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

5 public bodies on the notice

Velindre University NHS Trust

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcareRegional or local authorityHealth 2 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, UK, CF15 7QZContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

91 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

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