AI Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging – Dynamic Purchasing System

What this is

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for AI Software for NHS Scotland Radiology Imaging. The DPS will enable NHS Scotland boards to procure AI-powered software solutions that support radiologists and clinical staff in reading and interpreting medical imaging. The estimated total value is £5 million over 4 years and the DPS is open to new suppliers throughout its lifetime.

Key points

• Medical device regulatory approval required for AI radiology software
• Estimated total value £5 million over 4 years
• DPS open to new AI software suppliers throughout lifetime until 20 July 2026
• Available to all NHS Scotland health boards
• Focus on AI tools supporting radiologist image interpretation

Who can bid

Suppliers must hold relevant medical device regulatory approvals for their AI imaging software. Technical ability and financial standing requirements apply. ESPD/SPD required. Exclusion grounds per Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

How it is scored

DPS admission based on pass/fail selection criteria. Individual call-off contracts awarded via mini-competitions with quality and price criteria confirmed per call-off.

Money

Estimated total DPS value £5 million over 4-year term. Individual call-off contracts placed by NHS Scotland health boards as requirements arise.

How to submit

Submit electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal (publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Procurement documents available via PCS-Tender.

Clarifications

Clarification questions submitted via PCS-Tender messaging functionality or through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

Contract period

48 months (4 years) from establishment. DPS open to new AI software suppliers throughout its lifetime until 20 July 2026.

Classification

CPV 72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support 85111000 — Hospital services ScotlandEdinburgh