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# WPL06211 - Imaging Infrastructure Support Service

[University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-hospital-southampton-nhs-foundation-trust)

Estimated value

£225,100,000

Published

8 May 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

### 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.

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## CPV classification

Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment Construction management services Business and management consultancy and related services Medical imaging services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06949c-2026-05-08T13:43:18+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06949c-2026-05-08T13:43:18+01:00)

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