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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:
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:
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:
Pipeline notice (UK1). An early signal of a contract the buyer expects to let. Nothing to bid for yet.
Bids are submitted through the buyer’s own portal, not on this site. Read the full notice on Find a Tender before relying on any date here.
No supplier information available.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Oct 2027 – Oct 2040 | - | planned |