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title: "Soft Market Testing - Pharmacy Aseptic Services Joint Venture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0608eb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Soft Market Testing - Pharmacy Aseptic Services Joint Venture

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0608eb

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is entering the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing – Pharmacy Aseptic Services Joint Venture". The focus is on developing a new suite for Pharmacy Aseptic Services, addressing needs such as chemotherapy preparation and outpatient antimicrobial therapy. In the context of this planning phase, the Trust is actively engaging in a preliminary market consultation to explore potential partnership models with private sector entities. An engagement event is scheduled for 4 February 2026 at the Trust's location in Plymouth, UK. Interested parties are invited to contribute insights, which will guide the Trust's future procurement strategy. This project falls under the services category, dealing primarily with pharmaceuticals and medical services, and is an initiative above the threshold, indicating significant scope and investment.

This soft market testing represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in aseptic services, healthcare partnerships, or medical facility operations. Given the requirement for both technical and operational expertise, organisations with a proven track record in the healthcare industry could play a critical role in shaping and eventually delivering the project's goals. The consideration of diverse delivery and funding models, including joint ventures, opens doors for innovative private sector collaborations to establish long-term partnerships with a major public health institution. Firms are encouraged to participate not only for potential future contracts but also to influence the project's scope and direction during its formative planning stage.

## Notice

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is exploring options for the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite. The proposed facility is intended to provide a comprehensive range of aseptic services including: Chemotherapy preparation Centralised Intravenous Additive Services (CIVAS) Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT/OPIT) support Clinical Trials aseptic support Future-proofed capacity for expected demand growth As part of this appraisal, the Trust is considering a range of potential delivery and funding models, including the possibility of forming a Joint Venture or other partnership with the private sector. The purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to understand: The level of interest from suppliers and investors in partnering with the Trust The range of commercial, technical, and operational models available in the market Key risks, dependencies, and proposed approaches Potential timelines and delivery routes Options that best support service continuity during construction This exercise is not a call for competition, nor part of a formal procurement process. Responses received will help shape the Trust's strategy and any potential future procurement.

### Planning Information

Following this notice, the Trust intends to hold individual supplier discussions with interested parties. These will be held on the morning of Tuesday, 4 February 2026, between 08:00 and 11:00, with specific time allocations based on the level of interest received.
Prior to these sessions, the Trust will circulate a brief slide pack summarising the project scope and areas where market input is sought.
How to Respond:
Interested organisations are invited to express their interest via the Atamis messaging portal.
Please include:
A brief summary of your organisation
Relevant experience with aseptic services or healthcare partnership models
Your preferred time window for the 4 February discussion
The Trust may issue follow‑up questions or request additional information ahead of the individual sessions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004422-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 8DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 15:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004422-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004422-2026
  19th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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