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title: "Supply of Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceuticals"
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# Supply of Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceuticals

Buyer: SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05080d

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## Summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the "Supply of Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceuticals," aimed at supporting Nuclear Medicine Diagnostics within the healthcare sector. The contract was awarded to University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, with a geographical limitation to ensure timely delivery due to the rapid decay of the radioactive isotopes. The procurement process was driven by technical and regulatory requirements under the Medicines Act 1968, necessitating the involvement of an NHS licensed provider. The contract begins on the 12th of May 2025 and concludes on the 31st of March 2026. Products specified in the tender include radiopharmaceuticals like Tc99m, MAA, and others, which are crucial for cancer diagnostic procedures, and must be delivered by 7:00 am daily.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large healthcare providers licensed under the Medicines Regulatory Agency to engage in the supply of highly specialised medical kits. It is ideally suited for NHS providers with existing infrastructure and capabilities to manage the stringent logistical demands inherent in radiopharmaceutical delivery. By fulfilling this contract, organisations can enhance their service offering and reinforce their position as key suppliers within the healthcare system, particularly in the provision of time-sensitive, critical diagnostic materials. This endeavour not only secures operational continuity for the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust but also strengthens strategic partnerships between NHS Trusts.

## Notice

Supply and daily delivery of Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceutical Kits used in Nuclear Medicine Diagnostics. The service is critical to the delivery of time-sensitive diagnostic procedures, particularly those related to cancer pathways. Due to the nature of the product- radioactive isotopes with rapid decay- the supply is geographically restricted and must adhere to extremely tight production and delivery timelines. Kits must be delivered to the Trust by 7:00 am each day, with no shelf life available, requiring a fresh supply every 24 hours to maintain operational continuity.

### Procurement Information

The preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits is regulated under the terms of the Medicines Act 1968, and the activity must be carried out by a provider licensed by the Medicines Regulatory Agency under a 'Specials' license. Due to the short half-life and expiry of radiopharmaceutical kits, the providers holding 'Specials' licenses are limited to NHS licensed providers, which are generally acute Trusts with large Nuclear Medicine Department within a 2 hour distance from the contracting Trust. Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust ("SFT") awarded a contract under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii), to University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (hereafter referred to as "UHS") in respect of the Supply of Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceutical Kits, for a period of one (1) year, with no option to extend. This is to maintain continuation of the Nuclear Medicine service delivery for patients both currently receiving and due to receive treatment and/or diagnostics at SFT. This will also align this contract with a similar contract at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (hereafter referred to as "GWH") for the Supply of Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceutical Kits, provided by University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. UHS is the incumbent supplier for Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceutical Kits at SFT and the new contract will ensure that the current service is maintained until the time a re-tender is required, without risk to patient care or the accumulation of cost and resource pressures. To award another supplier a temporary arrangement of this nature may result in the following: Trust Turnaround Times and Patient Care: Variations in turnaround time for the delivery of these kits, while new systems for ordering, receipting and payment are set up. Currently UHS routes for the supply of Pre-Prepared Radiopharmaceutical Kits are established and consistent, with adequate governance surrounding Data Protection in place. Risking this could lead to increased turnaround times for the delivery of these kits, and kits being unnecessarily disposed of if an unsuitable level of radioactive decay has occurred. Furthermore, if a contract is not awarded to the contracting authorities' incumbent supplier, no other provider is currently able or willing to provide this service at the time needed as its time sensitive. Packaging and Transport: New routes of transport for Pharmaceuticals would have to be set up. This would create uncertainties for both the Trust and the patients that existing processes could be upheld, including delivery times, delivery windows, care for packaging and prevention of breakages. Packaging requirements may also vary, leading to additional costs of purchase, and increased time to carry out alternative packaging requirements. Accreditation: A supplier of Radiopharmaceuticals would need to possess an appropriate license granted by the MHRA to enable them to supply radioisotopes, either in the form of a Manufacturers/importers License (MIA license) or a Manufacturer 'specials' licence (MS License). The time required to adequately review an alternative provider would further delay this process leading to a drop in patient care whilst Radiopharmaceutical Kits could not be obtained. SFT has reviewed the factors described and considers that for the technical reasons listed, awarding to UHS is the only reasonable solution as it mitigates the risk of a detrimental effect on the service and the accumulation of preventable cost and resource pressures until a re-tender can be undertaken. The requirement covers the provision of the following radiopharmaceuticals: Tc99m (Technetium), MAA, HDP/HMDP, MAG3, DMSA, SESTAMIBI, NANOCOLLOID and PERTECHNETATE. These are provided in the form of multi injection vials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017195-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £364,997 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 8BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 08:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017195-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017195-2025
  28th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhs.nhs.uk

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