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Pharmacy Quality Control and Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Tender

20 May 2024 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust successfully concluded a procurement process for pharmacy and radiopharmacy quality control and assurance services. This procurement was divided into three lots: Pharmacy Quality Control Services, Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services, and Radiopharmacy Quality Assurance Services. The region for service delivery is Lincolnshire (UKF30). Lot 1 and Lot 2 were awarded to Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, while Lot 3 received no bids. The initial contract term is three years with a provision for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and this process is governed under the legal framework of Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering quality control in pharmacy and radiopharmacy. By engaging in contracts such as this, businesses can establish enduring partnerships with the public healthcare sector and expand their service portfolios. Companies with expertise and capacity in providing high-quality and value-added laboratory services stand to benefit the most, especially those looking to strengthen their foothold in the East Midlands’ healthcare market. The open procedure enables a competitive bidding environment, offering equal opportunities for all interested and capable suppliers.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy Quality Control and Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services

Notice Description

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust contract for Pharmacy Quality Control Services and Radiopharmacy Quality Control and Quality Assurance Services.<br/><br/>The tender was divided into 3 Lots:<br/>Lot 1 - Pharmacy Quality Control Services<br/>Lot 2 - Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services<br/>Lot 3 - Radiopharmacy Quality Assurance Services.<br/><br/>Lot 1 and Lot 2 have been awarded. <br/>Lot 3 received no bids and has not been awarded.<br/><br/>The contract period is an initial term of 3 years with and option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Pharmacy Quality Control Services

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust require Pharmacy Quality Control Services and Radiopharmacy Quality Control and Quality Assurance Services.
The tender is divided into 3 Lots:
Lot 1 - Pharmacy Quality Control Services
Lot 2 - Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services
Lot 3 - Radiopharmacy Quality Assurance Services.

Bidders may submit bids for any individual Lots or any combination of Lots. If the same bidder wins multiple Lots, one contract will be awarded to cover the services provided.

Options: Initial term of 3 years plus 2 optional extensions of 12 months each.

Lot 2 Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust require Pharmacy Quality Control Services and Radiopharmacy Quality Control and Quality Assurance Services.
The tender is divided into 3 Lots:
Lot 1 - Pharmacy Quality Control Services
Lot 2 - Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services
Lot 3 - Radiopharmacy Quality Assurance Services.

Bidders may submit bids for any individual Lots or any combination of Lots. If the same bidder wins multiple Lots, one contract will be awarded to cover the services provided.

Options: Initial term of 3 years plus 2 optional extensions of 12 months each.

Lot 3 Radiopharmacy Quality Assurance Services

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust require Pharmacy Quality Control Services and Radiopharmacy Quality Control and Quality Assurance Services.
The tender is divided into 3 Lots:
Lot 1 - Pharmacy Quality Control Services
Lot 2 - Radiopharmacy Quality Control Services
Lot 3 - Radiopharmacy Quality Assurance Services.

Bidders may submit bids for any individual Lots or any combination of Lots. If the same bidder wins multiple Lots, one contract will be awarded to cover the services provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045aa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038148-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£736,802 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Kirsty Jobson
Contact Email
kirsty.jobson2@nhs.net, kirsty.jobson@ulh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522307820

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FT

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