Medical Physics Support Services

Provision 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. 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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services from Great Western Hospital, Swindon, together with community healthcare services across Wiltshire. 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. Scope of Services

Quality Assurance and Equipment Performance Testing Services may include acceptance testing, routine quality assurance, optimisation support, dosimetry services, incident investigation support and specialist scientific advice.

Equipment Portfolio The Trust operates a diverse medical imaging and clinical equipment estate including diagnostic radiology, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, laser and ultraviolet therapy equipment.

The equipment portfolio may vary during the term of any future contract. Proposed Contract

The Authority is considering a contract for the provision of Medical Physics Support Services across its acute and community sites. The proposed scope currently excludes Wiltshire Breast Screening Service Medical Physics Expert services, which are subject to separate arrangements.

The anticipated contract term and estimated contract value will be confirmed as part of any subsequent provider selection process. Most Suitable Provider Process

Market Engagement 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.

Any engagement undertaken will be for information-gathering purposes only and will not confer any advantage in relation to the subsequent provider selection process. Further Information 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.