Official UK procurement notice
Medical Physics Support Services
Authority: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionProvision of medical physics advisory and quality assurance services to The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in relation to the use of all types of radiation throughout the Trust.
CPV: Medical imaging services · Radiation protection services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") is seeking feedback from…Planned
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") is seeking feedback from interested suppliers in relation to the procurement of a Medical Physics Support Services Contract.<br/><br/>Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services from Great Western Hospital, Swindon, together with community healthcare services across Wiltshire.<br/><br/>The Trust requires specialist Medical Physics Support Services to ensure the safe, effective, and compliant operation of diagnostic imaging and other clinical equipment utilising ionising and non-ionising radiation. These services support compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and regulatory requirements, whilst contributing to patient safety, service quality and clinical governance.<br/><br/>Services are currently delivered across multiple locations, including:<br/><br/>
- Great Western Hospital, Swindon<br/>
- Savernake Hospital, Marlborough<br/>
- Fairford Hospital<br/>
- West Swindon Community Diagnostic Centre<br/><br/>Scope of Services<br/><br/>The proposed scope of services may include, but is not limited to:<br/><br/>Radiation Protection and Scientific Advisory Services<br/>
- Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) Services<br/>
- Medical Physics Expert (MPE) Services<br/>
- Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) Services<br/>
- Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) Services<br/>
- Magnetic Resonance (MR) Safety Expert Services<br/><br/>Quality Assurance and Equipment Performance Testing<br/><br/>Support for a range of clinical modalities, including:<br/><br/>
- Diagnostic Radiology<br/>
- Computed Tomography (CT)<br/>
- Nuclear Medicine<br/>
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)<br/>
- Ultrasound<br/>
- Laser and Optical Radiation Equipment<br/><br/>Services may include acceptance testing, routine quality assurance, optimisation support, dosimetry services, incident investigation support and specialist scientific advice.<br/><br/>Governance and Compliance Support<br/>
- Compliance support relating to IRR17 and IR(ME)R<br/>
- Radiation safety audits and inspections<br/>
- Governance and committee support<br/>
- Advice relating to equipment procurement and replacement<br/>
- Estate developments, equipment installations and refurbishment projects<br/>
- Training and awareness support<br/><br/>Equipment Portfolio<br/><br/>The Trust operates a diverse medical imaging and clinical equipment estate including diagnostic radiology, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, laser and ultraviolet therapy equipment.<br/><br/>The equipment portfolio may vary during the term of any future contract.<br/><br/>Proposed Contract<br/><br/>The Authority is considering a contract for the provision of Medical Physics Support Services across its acute and community sites.<br/><br/>The proposed scope currently excludes Wiltshire Breast Screening Service Medical Physics Expert services, which are subject to separate arrangements.<br/><br/>The anticipated contract term and estimated contract value will be confirmed as part of any subsequent provider selection process.<br/><br/>Most Suitable Provider Process<br/><br/>The Authority intends to undertake the Most Suitable Provider Process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and will assess potential providers against the key criteria set out within the regulations, including:<br/><br/>
- Quality and Innovation<br/>
- Value<br/>
- Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability<br/>
- Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice<br/>
- Social Value<br/><br/>Market Engagement<br/><br/>Prior to commencing the provider selection process, the Authority may engage with interested providers to better understand market capability, service delivery models, and innovations relevant to the proposed service.<br/><br/>Any engagement undertaken will be for information-gathering purposes only and will not confer any advantage in relation to the subsequent provider selection process.<br/><br/>Further Information<br/><br/>Should the Authority proceed with the Most Suitable Provider Process, further information regarding the service requirements, award criteria and timetable will be published in accordance with the requirements of the Provider Selection Regime.
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How Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust buys Medical imaging services (CPV 8515), and who usually turns up
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Lot #1Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") is seeking feedback from…CPV 8515Estimate not published
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1 bid22%
2–337%
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Oxford University Hospitals NHS FTEarlier contract | Medical Physics Support Servicestarted Dec 2025 | Medical Physics Support Services | £157k | Matched as the earlier contract |
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91% title match.
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91% title match.
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The prior contract this notice most likely re-tenders · matched by title and category (91% title match), the holder is not guaranteed to re-bid
Medical Physics Support Service — held by Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT; no contract end date published.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Planned procurement
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 2 Oct 2026, 12:20 BST
- Last source update
- 2 Oct 2026, 12:20 BST
- Authority reference
W218349- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-093303- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077fa1Find a Tender
Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
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- Submission deadline
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Timeline
2 Oct 2026 → 23 Oct 2026 · 2 dates- Notice published24 days ago2 Oct 2026, 12:20 BST
- Tender notice expected4 days ago23 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
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