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Horizon Cardiology PACS Upgrade and Associated Maintenance Services

Hywel Dda University Health Board · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 16:26.

Opportunity overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract ) to upgrade their existing Horizon Cardiology Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The requirement is considered essential to ensure continuity of cardiology diagnostic services, maintain clinical safety and support future strategic developments in cardiovascular information management across NHS Wales. The current platform is scheduled to reach end of vendor support in December 2026. Following this date, the system will no longer receive software updates, security patches, technical support or manufacturer assurance which means this upgrade is pivotal to ensure services continue and patient care is not interrupted. The system facilitates the end-to-end cardiology imaging workflow from image acquisition, to reporting, to making results available to clinicians across the Health Board and neighbouring Health Boards ensuring clinicians have timely access to high quality diagnostic information to deliver effective patient treatment. The requirement includes a maintenance/licence contract to facilitate prompt remote support for corrective work or configuration-based support queries for a period of one (1) year.

Awarded to

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Change Healthcare

Match pending…
Contract value
£67.8k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
16 Jul 2026
Award ID
070610-2026-P0457-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, NW10 7FQ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems

Lots

  • Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract ) to upgrade their existing Horizon Cardiology Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The requirement is considered essential to ensure continuity of cardiology diagnostic services, maintain clinical safety and support future strategic developments in cardiovascular information management across NHS Wales. The current platform is scheduled to reach end of vendor support in December 2026. Following this date, the system will no longer receive software updates, security patches, technical support or manufacturer assurance which means this upgrade is pivotal to ensure services continue and patient care is not interrupted. The system facilitates the end-to-end cardiology imaging workflow from image acquisition, to reporting, to making results available to clinicians across the Health Board and neighbouring Health Boards ensuring clinicians have timely access to high quality diagnostic information to deliver effective patient treatment. The requirement includes a maintenance/licence contract to facilitate prompt remote support for corrective work or configuration-based support queries for a period of one (1) year.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
P0457
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
The requirement will be procured via the NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC) Digital Diagnostic Solutions Framework Agreement (2025/S 000-043444). Digital Services, Cardiology Services and Procurement reviewed available solutions and confirmed that upgrading the existing Change Healthcare Horizon Cardiology PACS platform represents the most clinically appropriate, least disruptive and most cost-effective solution. The upgrade enables continuity of service, retention of existing patient records and workflows, and alignment with current NHS Wales cardiology imaging arrangements.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract ) to upgrade their existing Horizon Cardiology Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The requirement is considered essential to ensure continuity of cardiology diagnostic services, maintain clinical safety and support future strategic developments in cardiovascular information management across NHS Wales. The current platform is scheduled to reach end of vendor support in December 2026. Following this date, the system will no longer receive software updates, security patches, technical support or manufacturer assurance which means this upgrade is pivotal to ensure services continue and patient care is not interrupted. The system facilitates the end-to-end cardiology imaging workflow from image acquisition, to reporting, to making results available to clinicians across the Health Board and neighbouring Health Boards ensuring clinicians have timely access to high quality diagnostic information to deliver effective patient treatment. The requirement includes a maintenance/licence contract to facilitate prompt remote support for corrective work or configuration-based support queries for a period of one (1) year.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL14

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-185149

Identifier

Legal Name
Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Street Address
Corporate Office, Second Floor, Block C, Government Buildings, Picton Terrace
Locality
Carmarthen
Region
UK
Postal Code
SA31 3BT
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Josh Wood

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
Change Healthcare
Id
GB-FTS-185252

Identifier

Legal Name
Change Healthcare

Address

Street Address
6th Floor, First Central 200, 2 Lakeside Drive
Locality
London
Region
UK
Postal Code
NW10 7FQ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
High Court
Id
GB-FTS-111

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Address

Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079477501

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
070610-2026-P0457-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-185252
Name
Change Healthcare

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
070610-2026-P0457-1
Award ID
070610-2026-P0457-1
Status
active
Date Signed
17 Jul 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
67,763.12
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Carmarthen · UK · SA31 3BT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL14

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 070610-2026award, contract ·