Enterprise Medical Imaging System for Eight NHS Trusts in the East Midlands

East Midlands Imaging Network (EMRAD) is seeking to procure an integrated enterprise-wide medical imaging management and processing system for eight NHS Trusts across the East Midlands region. The system will replace existing Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) across all eight Trusts, with phased implementation from 2029 and an anticipated contract term of up to 10 years. EMRAD comprises: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. The solution must enable cross-Trust working, network-wide reporting, image sharing and integrated workflows while maintaining interoperability across Trust boundaries and integrating with each Trust's electronic patient records and clinical systems. The scope includes PACS with image storage, archiving, viewing and reporting; RIS with referral management, scheduling and workflow; data migration from current platforms; network-wide data access and analytics; implementation, training, support and maintenance; and performance reporting at Trust and network level. EMRAD is also evaluating whether to include imaging outside radiology (cardiology, digital pathology, point-of-care ultrasound) in the main procurement or through interface solutions. This preliminary market engagement is testing draft requirements with suppliers to inform procurement strategy. The procurement route and contractual structure have not been finalised; however, the London Procurement Partnership Clinical Digital Health Solutions framework is under consideration, and if selected, only framework suppliers will be invited to further stages.