This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 12:22

TenderUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 11:30

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Aseptic Isolators and Cabinets was managed by the East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub in association with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The framework agreement was established for the provision of these medical goods to Pharmacy Aseptic Units across the UK, enabling the preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous products including chemotherapy medicines. The open procedure framework commenced on 1st January 2026, running for three years until 31st December 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement, valued at £30 million, moved through planning, tender, and award phases, with the award stage completed as of December 2025. The process covered the industry category of Medical Equipments, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care Products.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the design, supply, and maintenance of pharmacy aseptic equipment. Companies involved in the production of positive and negative pressure isolators, as well as laminar flow cabinets, are particularly well-suited to benefit from this framework. The inclusion of options to supply both hazardous and non-hazardous isolators suggests that there is scope for diverse applications and innovative solutions in a medical setting. The procurement method, being an open procedure, allowed suppliers of various scales, including SMEs, the chance to participate. Prestigious awards were made to suppliers such as Sychem Ltd, Envair Ltd, and Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd, suggesting a preference for firms with a proven track record in providing high-quality medical equipment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Aseptic Isolators and Cabinets

Notice Description

The main purpose of this framework is to supply aseptic isolators and cabinets to Pharmacy Aseptic Units where aseptic hazardous and non-hazardous products are prepared. Aseptic Isolators and laminar flow cabinets are commonly found in the pharmacy departments of hospitals and can be used for producing various medicines, including chemotherapy medicines where an aseptic environment is required.

Lot Information

Positive Pressure Isolators (Plus option to add VHP)

The main purpose of this lot is to provide Positive Pressure Isolators, with the option to add VHP.

Options: The initial term is until 31/12/2028 with an optional extension of 1 x 12-months.

Negative Pressure Isolators (Plus option to add VHP)

The main purpose of this lot is to provide Negative Pressure Isolators, with the option to add VHP.

Options: The initial term is until 31/12/2028 with an optional extension of 1 x 12-months.

Positive Pressure Gassing Isolators

The main purpose of this lot is to provide Positive Pressure Gassing Isolators.

Options: The initial term is until 31/12/2028 with an optional extension of 1 x 12-months.

Negative Pressure Gassing Isolators

The main purpose of this lot is to provide Negative Pressure Gassing Isolators.

Options: The initial term is until 31/12/2028 with an optional extension of 1 x 12-months.

Laminar Flow Cabinets

The main purpose of this lot is to provide Laminar Flow Cabinets.

Options: The initial term is until 31/12/2028 with an optional extension of 1 x 12-months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e443
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086131-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XA
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Amercare Ltd

CIRRUS CONTAINMENTS

Envair Ltd

Getinge Limited

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd

Sychem Ltd

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...