Insourcing of fully staffed mobile ct unit

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Published: Jan 27, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd — £352,170

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (healthcare): Insourcing of fully staffed mobile ct unit. By NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement. Awarded to.

This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Maternal Child Health. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 352,170.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Provision of a fully staffed mobile CT service (GE Revolution Evo) operating 7 days/week, 8am–8pm, including 2 HCPC registered radiographers, optional HCA, welfare unit, injector, and full mobilisation/support.

1. Description of the Health Services to Be Provided
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board intends to award a contract for the provision of a fully staffed mobile Computed Tomography (CT) scanning service, including a GE Revolution Evo 160‑slice CT scanner staffed by two HCPC‑registered CT Radiographers and an optional Healthcare Assistant. The service will operate seven days per week, 8am–8pm, and will provide CT imaging across Body, Neuro, Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Bariatric pathways. A welfare unit supporting patient flow is also included in the service.
2. Statement of the Procurement Route
This notice represents the intention to award a contract via a Direct Award under the NHS Supply Chain Managed Equipment & Clinical Service Solutions (ME&CSS) Framework, without undertaking a further competition.
This route is being used due to urgent diagnostic capacity requirements and the very limited number of suppliers capable of meeting the Health Board’s minimum technical, staffing and mobilisation criteria within the required timescales.
3. Estimated Lifetime Value of the New Contract
The estimated total value of the contract, inclusive of the optional extension period, is:
352,170.00 GBP (ex VAT) for the full potential six‑month term.
4. Estimated Lifetime Value of Any Existing Contract
There is no existing contract for mobile CT services within Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.
This is a new requirement commissioned in response to sustained demand pressures and therefore the estimated lifetime value of any predecessor agreement is 0.00 GBP (Ex VAT).
5. Intended Service Delivery Period
The mobile CT service is intended to operate during the following period:
Initial Term: Approx. 9th February 2026 – 8th April 2026
Optional Extension: Approx. 9th April 2026 – 8th July 2026

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on January 27, 2026. Last refreshed 89 days ago. Reference: 006978-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has issued 1,139 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 892 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Sell2Wales and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd was awarded the contract for £352,170. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 006978-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.