Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator Service Agreement and Consumables

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 12:51

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:28

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator Service Agreement and Consumables" in the industry category of pharmacy services. This procurement took place at the Trust's management offices at Poole Hospital, UK, with the contract signed on 28th May 2026. The process involved a direct award method due to the necessity of integrating with existing equipment and services, ultimately awarding the contract to Amercare Ltd. The tender comprised the procurement of an Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator with a supporting 15-year service agreement and consumables, scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2041. The total contract value is £177,710, gross, under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating in the pharmacy service sector, with expertise in providing high-value, technologically integrated solutions to healthcare institutions. Larger enterprise-scale businesses, similar to Amercare Ltd, which can leverage existing technical frameworks and seamlessly integrate new offerings with pre-installed systems, are particularly well-suited to such tenders. Given the long duration of the service agreement and the direct award nature, potential suppliers would benefit from having established reputations for reliability and technical innovation in their operations. This procurement highlights an ongoing demand within the NHS for specialised technical services, opening avenues for businesses to secure decisive roles in public health infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator Service Agreement and Consumables

Notice Description

Purchase of Aseptic Chemotherapy Isolator and supporting Service Agreement and Consumables

Procurement Information

Direct Award due to requirement to integrate with existing equipment and services in place

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06842e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050331-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£148,091 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20256 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

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