Tender

Pharmacy Temperature Monitoring System

BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHSFT

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is in the tender stage of procuring a "Pharmacy Temperature Monitoring System" to be installed across its Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital sites. This project falls within the goods procurement category, specifically targeting temperature regulators. The procurement is conducted via an open, below-threshold competition with a gross value of £60,000. Interested parties should note the submission deadline on 20th February 2026, following the close of the enquiry period on 6th February 2026. The system requirements include continuous operation, multiple monitoring locations, audible alarms, and annual calibration, with services extending over a defined contract period from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in temperature control and monitoring systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, with the potential to expand their portfolio by partnering with a large public authority. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality, reliable solutions for continuous environmental monitoring will be well-positioned to meet the criteria prioritising quality, price, and social value. This project not only provides a financial avenue but also enhances business visibility and credibility by collaborating with a national health service trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Temperature Monitoring System

Notice Description

Bedfordshire Hospitals are looking to award a supplier to install and maintain a new temperature monitoring system within our pharmacy departments across both Sites, Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. We are seeking a comprehensive temperature monitoring system capable of recording ambient, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures across two sites -- Luton and Bedford. Each site will include multiple monitoring locations (Pharmacy and Satellite areas). The system must operate continuously (24/7, 365 days a year) and include an audible alarm, as well as an effective alert mechanism for both in-hours and out-of-hours temperature deviations. Additionally, we require annual calibration and maintenance for all monitoring devices across both sites. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Luton:-Temperature-regulators./2K25755622 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2K25755622

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003624-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42131130 - Temperature regulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHSFT
Contact Name
Eilish Conroy
Contact Email
eilish.conroy@bedsft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01582497523

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU4 0DZ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Poets
Westminster Constituency
Luton North

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