Planning

Personal Dosimetry and Environmental Radiation Dose Monitoring Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 12:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves seeking a provider for Personal Dosimetry and Environmental Radiation Dose Monitoring Services. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically within radiation protection services (CPV code 90721600), and is located in the UK, primarily at the Cheltenham General Hospital in Gloucester. The process is currently in the planning stage, with pre-market engagement activities scheduled for 26th March 2026 and an expression of interest deadline on 13th March 2026. The anticipated procurement method is the "Open Process" as per the Procurement Act Regulations 2023, with the formal tender expected to be published by May 2026 and the aim to finalise the contract award by August 2026. The estimated contract value is £225,000 over a three-year period with a potential two-year extension.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in radiation dosimetry services, particularly those capable of ensuring compliance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, illustrating a commitment to inclusivity in supplier selection. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector and secure a stable long-term contract with a public authority. Engaging in this contract not only offers financial growth prospects but also the opportunity to build a solid reputation by supporting NHS staff safety and regulatory compliance. This engagement will be crucial for businesses aiming to fortify their credibility and capacity in offering specialised health and safety monitoring services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Dosimetry and Environmental Radiation Dose Monitoring Services

Notice Description

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a suitably qualified and approved provider of Radiation Dosimetry Services to support the Trust in meeting its statutory obligations under the Ionising Radiations Regulations. The appointed supplier will be required to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-quality dosimetry monitoring and reporting services across all relevant clinical and non-clinical areas, ensuring the safety of staff and adherence to regulatory standards. The Personal Dosimetry Service and Environmental Radiation Dose Monitoring functions currently provide comprehensive ionising radiation exposure monitoring and compliance support for all Trust staff working across both hospital sites.

Planning Information

RE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT The pre-market engagement aims to notify suppliers of this forthcoming procurement and seek expressions of interest from potential suppliers to participate in pre-market engagement activities, involving a response to a questionnaire, and attending a virtual meeting to provide feedback on the questionnaire. GHNHSFT ("the Authority") intends to arrange virtual meetings on 26th March 2026 for a 40 minute slot for suppliers to verbally walkthrough and discuss their feedback to the questionnaire. To express your interest and for further information on the questionnaire, please refer to the documentation on Atamis, project ref 'C406625 Personal dosimetry and environmental radiation dose monitoring services; but please try to confirm your participation in pre-market engagement activities by 13th March 2026. CONTACTS Please direct any and all messages/ inquiries about this procurement via Atamis; no direct contact is to be made with Authority staff. PROCUREMENT PROCESS & TIMESCALES The route for procuring Personal dosimetry and environmental radiation dose monitoring services Procurement Act Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this procurement. The Authority intends to undertake its own procurement process, via the PA23 "Open Process". The formal publication of the procurement is planned for May 2026, and the Authority intends to work to a timescale to ensure that the award of the contract is complete by August 2026. FINANCIALS The estimated total contract value of £225,000 is based on an estimated annual spend of £45,000 (excluding VAT), and a 3 year contract duration with an optional 2 year extension. This figure incorporates annual growth.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013816-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diane.cole4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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