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Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator Service Agreement and Consumables

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award contract for the purchase of an Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator along with a 15-year service and consumables agreement. This procurement falls under the pharmacy services category and takes place at Poole Hospital, Dorset, United Kingdom. The contract value was significant, grossing at £177,710, with the award notice published on 16 April 2026. The procurement method was a direct award due to technical reasons fitting existing ceiling works, with Amercare Ltd as the chosen supplier. The contract period is scheduled to begin from 1 June 2026 and end on 31 May 2041, with important future milestones scheduled around these dates.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical supplies and services to explore similar procurements with public authorities like NHS Trusts. The award to Amercare Ltd, known for its large-scale operations, highlights prospects for businesses capable of delivering complex long-term service agreements and high-value equipment provision under specific technical constraints. Companies with expertise in custom fittings and specialised medical equipment supply could leverage such opportunities for substantial business growth, particularly within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator Service Agreement and Consumables

Notice Description

Purchase of Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator and supporting Service Agreement and Consumables

Procurement Information

Only available option available to fit existing ceiling works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06842e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034698-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,091 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMERCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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