Planning

Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS)

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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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 currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS) tailored for radiation protection. This tender, which falls under the services industry category, addresses both Assessment of External Dose and Co-ordination & Record-Keeping duties. The procurement process aims to engage suitable providers for a contract period commencing on the 1st of January, 2027, and concluding at the end of December, 2031, with a potential extension to December 2032. Situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, the comprehensive radiation safety services will enhance the operations of the Northern Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering directorate. Potential tenderers should prepare for the upcoming deadline on the 28th of March, 2026, and note the planned market engagement notice published on the 12th of March, 2026, with a future announcement expected on the 1st of June, 2026. The procurement method is a formal tender initiation with an upcoming communication stage in June.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in healthcare radiation safety and dosimetry services. Companies adept at providing dosimeters suitable for rigorous healthcare environments and possessing expertise in maintaining accurate dosimetry records are well-positioned to bid successfully. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given their potential suitability. The contract involves an estimated gross value of £480,000 and requires specialized capabilities in online data management and secure dosimeter transport, which must originate and return to a UK base. Participation in this tender could expand business influence within Northern England's healthcare sector and facilitate connections with both NHS and private healthcare clients, leveraging technical capabilities in radiation protection services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS)

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.

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/022452-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
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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