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title: "Provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy at Royal United Hospital, Bath (RUH)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f5c3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Provision of an Outpatient Pharmacy at Royal United Hospital, Bath (RUH)

Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5c3

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## Summary

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the provision of an outpatient pharmacy service at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the competitive flexible procedure being used to select potential providers. Interested businesses must express their interest by 9th January 2026 and complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire. The enquiry period ends on 31st December 2025, and the award decision will be made by 15th April 2026. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 13th August 2026 and could last until 12th August 2031, with possible further extensions for up to two additional years. The estimated contract value is £6.5 million, with a total gross amount of £7.8 million, focusing on pharmacy services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmacy services, particularly those experienced in NHS or public sector outpatient pharmacy dispensing. The procurement process allows potential bidders to showcase their technical and quality credentials, alongside their capacity to deliver services aligned with the "Care Closer to Home" agenda. Firms with sound financial stability, relevant experience, and the ability to provide assurances such as a performance bond or parent guarantee stand a strong chance of being successful. The opportunity to partner with a prestigious public health organisation and expand services in a prominent hospital setting makes this offer attractive for businesses seeking growth in the healthcare sector. The procurement prioritizes technical quality and cost considerations, presenting an appealing gateway for industry players to enter or expand their footprint in the NHS market.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a outpatient pharmacy dispensing service at Royal United Hospital, Bath.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include the option to extend by two periods of one year. (1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082920-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2026-04-16 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | £6,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082920-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082920-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000lbCUOIA2&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

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