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Contrast Media

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a contract in the X-ray contrast media industry, with an award date of 22 December 2025. The contract, valued at £4,935,263, commenced on 1 November 2025 and is expected to continue until 31 December 2026. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with multiple suppliers involved. The contract covers delivery to Poole, United Kingdom, under the classification of CPV 33696800. The procurement stage is complete, following the tender period that ended on 31 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of X-ray contrast media and associated injectors or consumables. Companies with existing framework agreements may find lucrative opportunities due to the selective approach of this process. While the procurement is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to meet the contract requirements and deliver effectively within the NHS framework will be well-positioned to benefit. As the award involves multiple suppliers, there is potential for collaborative business growth and expansion into healthcare supply networks.

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Notice Title

Contrast Media

Notice Description

14m contract for Contrast Media with PiP for 2m and HTE for 12m for GE and Guerbet Additional information: NHS London Procurement Partnership Contrast Media and Associated Injectors/Consumables (reference LPP/2024/001) & Health Trust Europe Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Consumables (reference number: SF053755)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab9bdc36-4e4f-4d23-9ef9-b9ad4d9fae93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33688a5d-4fc7-4790-b267-38d44c922929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696800 - X-ray contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,490,377 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,935,263 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 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 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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