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Approved Dosimetry Services

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 14:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively procuring "Approved Dosimetry Services" with a focus on radiation protection services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure inviting bids that meet the formal requirements for assessment of external dose and co-ordination and record-keeping. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Trust is offering a contract valued at £400,000 to £480,000, set to commence from 1 January 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3 July 2026 and the award period concluding on 1 September 2026. The procurement is open with electronic submissions allowed, accessible via an online portal, and the main industry category is services, specifically dosimetry for healthcare applications. The contract allows for renewal with options for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in radiation protection and approved dosimetry services. Particularly, businesses with expertise in body, collar, lens, ring, and finger dosimeters that accommodate healthcare environments will find it well-suited. SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the suitability requirements. The contract envisages the supplier’s ability to ship dosimeters to and from a UK-based location and manage comprehensive data access via an online portal. Companies equipped to handle formal record-keeping for classified workers can benefit from this long-term collaborative opportunity with one of England's prominent NHS Trusts, especially if they can demonstrate reliable results unaffecting additional radiation during transit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved Dosimetry Services

Notice Description

Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS) for both Assessment of External Dose and Co-ordination & Record-Keeping. To include the supply of dosimeters, their analysis, reporting and storage of dosimetry results on a database hosted by the Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS) provider. Formal record-keeping is required for up to 100 classified workers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 Months

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

Planning Information

Northern Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering (NMPCE) is a clinical directorate of The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and provides radiation safety services, including personal radiation monitoring services, to a range of NHS and private customers throughout Northern England. NMPCE is intending to conduct a tender to contract for the provision of Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS) for both Assessment of External Dose and Co-ordination & Record-Keeping services. Dosimetry requirements include body, collar, lens, ring and finger stall allocations plus area monitoring. Issue periods ranging from 1 to 3 months. All dosimeters must be suitable for standard healthcare applications and be able to withstand cold sterilisation processes. Access to dose data via an online portal is required for both NMPCE and client representatives. Nominated NMPCE staff will require access to all data while all others may only access relevant data. To ensure results are accurate and not exposed to any further radiation within the transportation process, the dosimetry services provider must demonstrate that dosimeters will be shipped to, and from, a UK based location.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053472-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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