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title: "Contrast Media"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Contrast Media

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab9bdc36-4e4f-4d23-9ef9-b9ad4d9fae93

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a contract in the X-ray contrast media industry, with an award date of 22 December 2025. The contract, valued at £4,935,263, commenced on 1 November 2025 and is expected to continue until 31 December 2026. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with multiple suppliers involved. The contract covers delivery to Poole, United Kingdom, under the classification of CPV 33696800. The procurement stage is complete, following the tender period that ended on 31 October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of X-ray contrast media and associated injectors or consumables. Companies with existing framework agreements may find lucrative opportunities due to the selective approach of this process. While the procurement is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to meet the contract requirements and deliver effectively within the NHS framework will be well-positioned to benefit. As the award involves multiple suppliers, there is potential for collaborative business growth and expansion into healthcare supply networks.

## Notice

14m contract for Contrast Media with PiP for 2m and HTE for 12m for GE and Guerbet Additional information: NHS London Procurement Partnership Contrast Media and Associated Injectors/Consumables (reference LPP/2024/001) & Health Trust Europe Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Consumables (reference number: SF053755)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33688a5d-4fc7-4790-b267-38d44c922929 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,490,377 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,935,263 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33688a5d-4fc7-4790-b267-38d44c922929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33688a5d-4fc7-4790-b267-38d44c922929
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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