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WPL06211 - Imaging Infrastructure Support Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 07:31.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV50421000 — Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
  • CPV71540000 — Construction management services
  • CPV79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services
  • CPV85150000 — Medical imaging services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WPL06211
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Oct 2040, 00:59
Max Extent Date
1 Oct 2042, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50421000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71540000
Description
Construction management services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
85150000
Description
Medical imaging services

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Overview of the Process University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is conducting this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the Business Case for its Imaging Infrastructure Support Service (IISS). The process follows a structured timeline to ensure the Trust gathers robust intelligence while maintaining a level playing field. Step 1: Expression of Interest (EOI) Providers must register their interest via the following MS Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Y2uDXUYrJF by Thursday, 21st May 2026. Step 2: Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire After registration, providers will be emailed a structured RFI questionnaire (please note, this will be sent at the earliest opportunity, but that may not be immediately after the Expression of Interest form was submitted). This RFI document seeks high-level, non-binding information regarding service models, clinical resilience, technology architecture, and commercial appetites. Deadline for RFI Submission: Mid-day Thursday, 28th May 2026. Step 3: 1-to-1 Discovery Sessions The Trust has allocated five (5) slots for 1-to-1 one hour discovery sessions to be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 1st June 2026. Selection Criteria: Due to limited capacity, these slots will be offered to the five providers whose RFI responses most clearly demonstrate significant experience in providing imaging infrastructure support to large-scale, complex acute or teaching hospitals. This approach ensures the Trust captures the most relevant market insights to inform the Business Case options appraisal and deliverability assessment. Providers being invited to take part in the 1-to-1 one hour discovery sessions will be contacted to schedule the sessions. Step 4: Transparency and Next Steps Participation in this PME is not a prerequisite for any future tender. All information will be treated as commercially confidential, and findings will be synthesised into the Business Case to reduce delivery and financial risk. There is no commitment to undertake a subsequent procurement.
Due
5 Jun 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
042522-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 May 2026, 13:43
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Id
GB-NHS-RHM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-NHS
Id
RHM

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTRZ-1736-CQVH

Address

Street Address
Tremona Road
Locality
Southampton
Postal Code
SO16 6YD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-11986173
Role Details
Wessex NHS Procurement Limited provides procurement services for a number of NHS organisations

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
11986173

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYMB-5152-DMDG

Address

Street Address
Trust Management Offices, Mailpoint 18, Tremona Road,
Locality
Southampton
Postal Code
SO16 6YD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ32

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Southampton · UKJ32 · SO16 6YD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 042481-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 042522-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·