The objective of this Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice is to inform the marketplace of HSE West & North West’s intention to enter into a contract for the provision of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans for Galway University Hospital (GUH) to support specialised cardiology diagnostics in Galway City. GUH currently does not possess the MRI1 capacity or clinical resources required to deliver Cardiac MRI services on site. As a result, there is a requirement to secure access to a suitably qualified ex-ternal provider located within close proximity to Galway City to ensure timely, efficient, and patient-centred service delivery. Cardiac MRI is widely recognised as the non-invasive imaging modality for the comprehensive assessment of cardiac structure, function, tissue characterisation, myocardial viability, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease, inflammatory cardiac conditions, and complex cardiovascular disorders. The availability of this service is essential to support accurate diagnosis, guide treatment planning, assist in risk stratification, and monitor disease progression, thereby contributing directly to improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of care. The provision of Cardiac MRI scans are to be provided at the Galway Clinic Doughiska Unlimited Company, Doughiska, Galway, H91 HHTO. The proximity of the provider to Galway City is a key requirement to support timely and equitable access for patients. Many patients requiring Cardiac MRI investigations have significant cardiovascular disease, reduced mobility, or complex clinical needs. Access to a local or nearby service minimises travel burden, reduces delays in diagnosis, improves patient experience, and supports continuity of care. Furthermore, a geographically accessible service facilitates more efficient referral pathways, enables urgent and clinically time-sensitive cases to be accommodated promptly, and reduces the operational impact associated with longer-distance patient transfers. This is an interim arrangement pending a full procurement process to be completed during 2027.