---
title: "UK PODS SAFETY PODS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06100e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06100e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# UK PODS SAFETY PODS

Buyer: DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06100e

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## Summary

The procurement process was carried out by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust for the acquisition of "safety pods" across mental health units, aiding in the enhancement of restrictive practices according to national standards. Classified under the medical furniture category, this purchase falls under the goods sector. The procurement method employed was direct, deemed below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract stage is completed with the contract active as of 26th January 2026 and concluding on 31st January 2026. The value of the contract is £24,720 gross (£20,600 net). The buyer’s registered address is in Poole, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for suppliers within the healthcare equipment manufacturing industry, particularly those specialising in medical furniture, to engage with a public authority. Although this specific procurement was awarded to UK PODS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Middlesborough, it demonstrates a demand for innovative solutions in healthcare settings that align with updated national standards. Businesses capable of providing similar innovative healthcare solutions may find future opportunities with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and other similar NHS trusts seeking to improve infrastructure and patient care environments.

## Notice

Pod roll out across Mental health units - One off purchase of a "safety pod" for each inpatient mental health unit to enable the updating of restrictive practice to align with national standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007259-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH17 0RB |
| 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 | Canford Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK PODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192000 - Medical furniture

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007259-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007259-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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