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# WPL06211 - Imaging Infrastructure Support Service

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wpl06211-imaging-infrastructure-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-06949c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University Hospital Southampton: "WPL06211 - Imaging Infrastructure Support Service". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £225,100,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [University Hospital Southampton](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-hospital-southampton-nhs-rhm)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £225,100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Business and management consultancy and related services, Construction management services, Medical imaging services, Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wpl06211-imaging-infrastructure-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-06949c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06949c`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/wpl06211-imaging-infrastructure-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-06949c#tl-md)

## Description
Overview of Requirement
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is initiating the re-procurement process for its Imaging Infrastructure Support Service (IISS). 
As a large, specialised acute teaching trust, UHS manages a diverse and complex imaging estate including MRI, CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Echo, Angiography, and Fluoroscopy supporting 24/7 clinical pathways. The current contract, which provides a comprehensive managed service, is approaching expiry.  
Purpose of the Engagement
This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is a critical step in developing the Trust's Business Case. The objectives for the engagement are to:
- Gather insight on current capabilities, innovations, and delivery models. 
- Test and shape the Trust's emerging requirements and procurement strategy. 
- Understand supplier perspectives on risk, contract structure, and performance expectations. 
- Encourage broad and competitive participation in the forthcoming procurement.
 Scope and Model Neutrality
The Trust is seeking information on a broad range of high-level service models. At this stage, UHS has not yet committed to a specific commercial structure. The engagement aims to understand the pros and cons of:  
- Fully managed equipment service models.
- Hybrid or shared-responsibility models.
- Strategic partnerships involving mixed-vendor and mixed-age estates.
- Other models used globally.  
Supply and Delivery Expectations
This notice is for pre-procurement consultation only. The Trust invites input from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and technical advisors. The engagement will involve a period of active discovery, including Requests for Information (RFIs) and 1-to-1 sessions.  
Out of Scope
To maintain the integrity of the future formal procurement, the following are strictly out of scope for this PME:
- Detailed pricing or firm cost benchmarks.
- Final contract terms or specific risk transfer mechanisms.  
- Supplier-specific solution designs or evaluation/scoring criteria.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 50421000, 71540000, 79400000, 85150000

- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2027 to 30/09/2040
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F042522-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-08T12:43:18.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T12:59:39.132Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06949c