Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Contact
Ben Evans
Telephone
+44 2921501500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
INSOURCING OF FULLY STAFFED MOBILE CT UNIT
Reference number
CAV- COFANC-(25-26) 203
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £352,170
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 05/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales'
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CAV- COFANC-(25-26) 203
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd
The Royals, 353 Altrincham Road
Manchester
M224BJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £352,170
Total value of the contract/lot: £352,170
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 05/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
Address for Written Representations
Providers wishing to submit a written representation during the standstill period should write to:
Email: Ben.Evans4@wales.nhs.uk
(Procurement Business Manager, acting on behalf of Cardiff & Vale UHB)
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board has determined that the proposed contracting arrangement—namely, the provision of a fully staffed mobile CT scanning service—is capable of being delivered only by the chosen provider, Diagnostics Healthcare Ltd, due to the following reasons:
Diagnostics Healthcare was the only supplier able to provide a fully staffed mobile GE Revolution Evo CT scanner, meet the required service start date, and deliver the service without mobilisation or additional delivery cost, while demonstrating full compliance with technical and clinical governance requirements.
Based on the nature of the services—high‑risk diagnostic imaging requiring specific equipment, specialist clinical staffing, rapid mobilisation and full compliance with imaging governance standards—Diagnostics Healthcare is the only provider capable of delivering the required service model within the necessary timeframe.
The award decision was made by Cardiff & Vale UHB following recommendation by NWSSP Procurement Services.
The decision‑makers included:
Kyle Rees – General Manager, Radiology, Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering
The award decision‑makers selected Diagnostics Healthcare Ltd for the following reasons:
Diagnostics Healthcare submitted the most economically advantageous compliant proposal.
The provider met all technical, staffing, operational, and governance requirements, including provision of a GE Revolution Evo CT scanner, two HCPC‑registered radiographers, an HCA option, welfare unit, and low‑dose scanning capability.
Diagnostics Healthcare operates under ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and maintains a strong imaging governance framework, supporting safe delivery of high‑risk clinical services.
The combination of technical compliance, clinical governance, best value and mobilisation capability made Diagnostics Healthcare the only suitable provider.
Excluded Providers
Four providers were excluded because they did not meet the minimum service specification.
All evaluation panel members completed declaration‑of‑interest checks prior to participating in the assessment.
No conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest were declared.
Standard NWSSP conflict‑of‑interest procedures were applied:
Individuals were required to declare any real or perceived conflicts.
No declarations were made, therefore no additional conflict‑mitigation actions were required.
No information has been withheld under Regulation 23(1).
All relevant details regarding the award, supplier selection and exclusion decisions have been published or made available to providers.
(WA Ref:160664)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom