Tender

STH - Pharmacy Media for Environmental Monitoring

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 13:59

PlanningUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 16:34

Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively engaging in a procurement process titled "STH – Pharmacy Media for Environmental Monitoring," focusing on the provision of environmental monitoring media for pharmaceutical purposes. This tender is categorised under the pharmaceutical products industry (CPV code 33600000) and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom (region UKE32). The process, currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method, involves an estimated contract value of £550,000 (net). Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on 17th November 2025, with enquiry-related questions ending by 3rd November 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 26th February 2026 and may extend to 25th February 2031, including renewals.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in pharmaceutical products and environmental monitoring technologies. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and offers a balanced evaluation between price (45%) and quality, including technical and social value (55%). Engaging in this tender could expand a firm's market presence, enhance experience in high-value contracts, and strengthen ties with a key NHS Trust in the region. Companies capable of delivering innovative and reliable monitoring solutions that meet stringent healthcare standards are well-positioned to succeed in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

STH - Pharmacy Media for Environmental Monitoring

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is going out to tender for the provision of Environmental Monitoring Media for Pharmacy. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the attached documents and respond as outlined.

Planning Information

We are running this pre-market engagement process via our tendering platform, Atamis. Please access Atamis to download all relevant documents under reference C385333.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058eed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066776-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-10-21

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Oliver Panton
Contact Email
oliver.panton@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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