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Brachytherapy (Low Dose)

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jul 2026 at 13:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Brachytherapy (Low Dose)" contract was conducted by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust at Poole Hospital, located in Poole, United Kingdom, within the Radiotherapy department. Falling under the industry category of radioactive materials, the procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded to Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited. This direct award procurement method was selected due to the unique capabilities of the supplier, with key dates including the planned contract start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2027. The contract is valued at £254,131 with a gross amount of £304,957.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those involved with radioactive materials and radiotherapy, to showcase their capabilities in a highly specific niche market. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive brachytherapy solutions, including seeds, consumables, and maintenance services, would find this to be a growth opportunity. The direct award pathway underscores the importance of possessing unique technical solutions that differentiate suppliers in the healthcare equipment space, facilitating entry and establishment in public sector procurement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brachytherapy (Low Dose)

Notice Description

Contract for Brachytherapy (Low Dose) with BD Limited at Poole Hospital within Radiotherapy. The price is inclusive of; Seeds, Consumables, Loan Equipment along with Preventative Maintenance, Laptop and access to Pro Brachy Patient Database.

Procurement Information

Only supplier available who offers a loader to deliver the Brachytherapy (Low Dose)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09343000 - Radioactive materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,131 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BECTON DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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