Insourcing of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning

Concepts

• cardiff
• gynaecological hospital
• ultrasound imaging services
• non-obstetric ultrasound scanning
• high-quality ultrasound equipment
• insourcing
• obstetric
• scans
• scanning
• non􀀀obstetric

Location

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Description

The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end non􀀀obstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic

Total Quantity or Scope

The aim of this initiative is to secure additional diagnostic capacity to help reduce waiting lists and address the existing backlog in ultrasound imaging services. The insourced service will supplement CVUHB’s internal resources while maintaining quality and continuity of care for patients. The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end non obstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic reporting. The service must be Delivered by qualified and experienced staff; Operated independently without impacting CVUHB’s current workforce; Provided using high-quality ultrasound equipment compatible with CVUHB systems; Accessible locally, either via mobile infrastructure or at premises close to the Health Board. The provider is expected to deliver approximately 15,000 ultrasound scans over a 12- month contract period, starting in Q2 of the 2025/26 financial year. Service delivery must run Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with an estimated throughput of 60 patients per day.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

Indicators

• An E-Auction may be used.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

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 [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Other 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 27th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. (WA Ref:154657)