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Osmometer Replacement

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jul 2026 at 16:24

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Osmometer Replacement" contract was managed by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Poole, United Kingdom. This direct award contract, under the legal framework 2023/54, involves replacing osmometers and covers associated seven-year consumable and maintenance costs. The procurement falls within the medical equipment industry category, with the award stage completed. Advanced Instruments Ltd. is set to supply the goods, with a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2033. Key details include a milestone for signature due by 15th August 2026, underscoring the finalisation of the process before the contract commencement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those excelling in medical equipment supply, to expand their reach and establish a foothold in the healthcare sector. The contract, procured through a direct award due to Advanced Instruments Ltd.'s unique compliance with ISO standards, presents growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting strict technical specifications. Large-scale businesses in the medical equipment industry with the capacity to handle substantial maintenance and consumable provisions over a long-term period are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. This procurement underlines the importance of meeting bespoke technical requirements to secure opportunities within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Osmometer Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement Osmometers with associated 7 year Consumable and Maintenance costs (Advanced Instruments Ltd are Part of Nova Biomedical)

Procurement Information

Only supplier who meets ISO standards for required specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072414-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,391 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 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
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

ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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