Scope
Reference
C406674
Description
A replacement management service for performance monitoring of breast imaging equipment within the NHS Breast Screening Medical Physics Service (NHSBSP). The new service will ensure continued safety, compliance, and performance of all breast imaging equipment, supporting NHS England's ongoing efforts to meet high patient safety standards.
Total value (estimated)
- £910,379.30 excluding VAT
- £1,092,455.16 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
12-months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
A full description of the requirement can be found in the ITQ document once suppliers have registered their interest.
Please note: the budget for this work is £910,379.30 exclusive of VAT.
Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login
• Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Performance Monitoring of Breast Imaging Equipment'
• Click 'Register Interest'
• Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal.
• Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and:
o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes'
o Click the relevant Project Title
o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Techincal | Quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial | Price | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement took place before new regulations came into place. Unable to link on portal (because it is a FTS no.).
FTS-014829
2025/S 000-007020
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government