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GBRCONTRACT_NOTICE£1,637,936,000

Provision of: Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Services (all ages) and the Supply of Tracers

Published
Published 18 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 5 June 2026

Overview

NHS England Specialised Commissioning is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography (PET-CT) services for all ages and/or supply the necessary radioactive tracers used in these scans. The procurement is divided into two main lots: Lot 1 covers scanning services, including an optional variant for gallium non-standard tracer scanning services to enhance patient access nationally, and Lot 2 involves the supply of standard tracers required for PET-CT scans. The services and supplies will be organized into 12 geographic sub-lots across England, enabling paired contracts to ensure comprehensive PET-CT service availability covering approximately 50% of the NHS PET-CT market. The contract includes provisions for amyloid scanning, which will be activated if disease-modifying treatments for memory loss conditions are approved. Contracts for scanning services will follow the NHS Standard Contract format, while tracer supply contracts will be bespoke supply agreements linked to scanning providers. The procurement process will be an open procedure with a single-stage tender, requiring submission of pre-qualification and tender documents simultaneously. The opportunity spans a 10-year period, with estimated maximum values of over £1.1 billion for scanning services and approximately £400 million for tracer supply, including standard tracers such as FDG and F18 PSMA, as well as amyloid tracers subject to approval.

Key details

Country
GBR
Notice type
CONTRACT_NOTICE
Estimated value
£1,637,936,000
Published
18 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Contract lots
2

Contract lots

  • Lot 1. Scanning Services with optional gallium scanning provision

    Lot 1 Core – The Scanning services only (without the supply of gallium tracers or associated gallium scanning services) – all Scanning Providers are required to bid for. This will include the provision of scanning services involving amyloid tracers. Lot 1V Variant – Scanning services (including supply of gallium tracers and associated gallium scanning services) – Scanning Providers who submit a tender for Lot 1 Core may also submit a variant tender for Lot 1 Variant if they would also like to offer to supply gallium tracers and provide associated gallium scanning services. Scanning Providers cannot submit a tender for Lot 1 Variant without also submitting a tender for Lot 1 Core. This main lot will be divided further into 12 Sub-Lots. Further information can be found in the ITT documents including the specific sub-lot values. Lot 1: Scanning (plus gallium service (where possible one per region)): Lot 1 Sub-Lots REGION: East of England: Lot 1a – East of England Midlands: Lot 1b – West Midlands Lot 1c – East Midlands North & East Yorkshire: Lot 1d – North East & North Cumbria Lot 1e – Humber & North Yorkshire Lot 1f – West Yorkshire & Harrogate Lot 1g – South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw North West: Lot 1h – Cheshire & Merseyside South East: Lot 1i – Wessex Lot 1j – Kent & Medway South West: Lot 1k – West of England Lot 1 value (estimated maximum value) covering 10 year period (including optional extension): £1,137,177,000 excluding VAT £1,156,057,000 including VAT (where applicable) Consisting of (values across all sub-lots). Further information can be found in the ITT documents including the specific sub-lot values: – Standard Scans (excluding Amyloid scan but including F 18 PSMA scans): £977,251,000 (ex VAT) – Non-Standard Scans (Gallium PSMA and SSR or NETs): £130,552,000 (ex VAT) – Amyloid Scans – Subject to NICE approval: £29,374,000 (ex VAT)

    Estimated value: £1,137,177,000

  • Lot 2. Standard Tracer Supply

    The supply of standard tracers, including amyloid tracers and F18 PSMA. All Scanning Services Contracts awarded under Lot 1 will require the Scanning Provider to purchase and use standard tracers. Given the nature of the market, to ensure competitive pricing and sustainable supply nationally, the Contracting Authority will procure standard tracer suppliers under Lot 2. The successful Scanning Providers from Lot 1 will be required to purchase standard tracers from the Lot 2 ST Supplier(s) in the corresponding Sub-Lot. The Contracting Authority will mandate the form of contract between the Scanning Provider and the corresponding ST Supplier(s). This main lot will be divided further into 12 Sub-Lots. Further information can be found in the ITT documents. including the specific sub-lot values. Lot 2: Standard Tracer Supply: REGION: East of England: Lot 2a – East of England Midlands: Lot 2b – West Midlands Lot 2c – East Midlands North & East Yorkshire: Lot 2d – North East & North Cumbria Lot 2e – Humber & North Yorkshire Lot 2f – West Yorkshire & Harrogate Lot 2g – South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw North West: Lot 2h – Cheshire & Merseyside South East: Lot 2i – Wessex Lot 2j – Kent & Medway South West: Lot 2k – West of England Lot 2 value (estimated maximum value) covering 10 year period (including optional extension): £401,604,000 (excluding VAT) £481,879,000 (including VAT) Consisting of (across all sub-lots). Further information can be found in the ITT documents including the specific sub-lot values: – Standard Tracers (all incl. F18 PSMA): £385,980,000 (ex VAT) – Amyloid Scans – Subject to NICE approval: £15,624,000 (ex VAT)

    Estimated value: £401,604,000

Contracting authority

  • NHS England

    London, GBR

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