WSFT - Nuclear Medicine - Radioactive transport

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Jun 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "WSFT - Nuclear Medicine - Radioactive transport," which falls under the services category for the transportation of hazardous materials. This procurement involved a direct method without competition, indicating the contract value was below the threshold for competitive bidding. The awarded contract commenced on 7 April 2026 and will run until 31 March 2027. The procurement is noted for its compliance with relevant safety and environmental standards, crucial for the secure transport of regulated hazardous materials. The buying organisation is based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, and the procurement is specifically tailored for services within the Transport industry.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in secure and compliant transport services for hazardous materials. SMEs with expertise in logistics, containment, and adherence to strict safety regulations would find this contract particularly lucrative. Given the direct procurement method and the nature of the awarded contract, businesses with a proven track record in sensitive logistics management and those that can ensure swift and reliable service fulfilment would be well-suited to such opportunities. Dixons Dispatch, based in Hertfordshire, was the supplier awarded this contract, reflecting the potential for other specialised service providers to engage in similar government procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Nuclear Medicine - Radioactive transport

Notice Description

Provision of secure, compliant transport services for the collection, handling, and delivery of regulated hazardous materials, including adherence to all relevant safety, environmental, and legislative requirements. The service includes appropriate containment, documentation, and specialist logistics arrangements to ensure safe and timely transportation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057310-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIXONS DISPATCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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