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Flow Service and Cytometers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Flow Service and Cytometers," under the industry category of cytometers. This tender, with a value of £496,286, was awarded to Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, a large-scale supplier, to provide reagents, consumables, preventative maintenance, and engineer support for a three-year period. Located in Poole, Dorset, the trust undertook this selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract set to run from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028, following an active award status dated 22 December 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in cytometric technology, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support services for medical equipment. Companies specialising in reagents, consumables, and equipment maintenance could find valuable opportunities through framework agreements like this. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust resources and experience in NHS procurement will be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the healthcare sector, enhancing their presence and establishing collaborative relationships with major healthcare providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flow Service and Cytometers

Notice Description

For the provision of reagents, consumables, preventative maintenance and engineer support in relation to Flow Service and Cytometers for a 3 year period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56e9d9c3-b9b9-4602-aca5-05af8e83a028
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b2d098-ff08-4a3e-8bfd-b5177df2119e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434510 - Cytometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£413,571 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,286 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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