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title: "Approved Dosimetry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668a8"
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buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Approved Dosimetry Services

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668a8

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively procuring "Approved Dosimetry Services" with a focus on radiation protection services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure inviting bids that meet the formal requirements for assessment of external dose and co-ordination and record-keeping. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the Trust is offering a contract valued at £400,000 to £480,000, set to commence from 1 January 2027. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3 July 2026 and the award period concluding on 1 September 2026. The procurement is open with electronic submissions allowed, accessible via an online portal, and the main industry category is services, specifically dosimetry for healthcare applications. The contract allows for renewal with options for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in radiation protection and approved dosimetry services. Particularly, businesses with expertise in body, collar, lens, ring, and finger dosimeters that accommodate healthcare environments will find it well-suited. SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the suitability requirements. The contract envisages the supplier’s ability to ship dosimeters to and from a UK-based location and manage comprehensive data access via an online portal. Companies equipped to handle formal record-keeping for classified workers can benefit from this long-term collaborative opportunity with one of England's prominent NHS Trusts, especially if they can demonstrate reliable results unaffecting additional radiation during transit.

## Notice

Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS) for both Assessment of External Dose and Co-ordination & Record-Keeping. To include the supply of dosimeters, their analysis, reporting and storage of dosimetry results on a database hosted by the Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS) provider. Formal record-keeping is required for up to 100 classified workers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 x 12 Months

Renewal: 2 x 12 Months

### Planning Information

Northern Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering (NMPCE) is a clinical directorate of The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and provides radiation safety services, including personal radiation monitoring services, to a range of NHS and private customers throughout Northern England.
NMPCE is intending to conduct a tender to contract for the provision of Approved Dosimetry Service (ADS) for both Assessment of External Dose and Co-ordination & Record-Keeping services. 
Dosimetry requirements include body, collar, lens, ring and finger stall allocations plus area monitoring. Issue periods ranging from 1 to 3 months. All dosimeters must be suitable for standard healthcare applications and be able to withstand cold sterilisation processes.
Access to dose data via an online portal is required for both NMPCE and client representatives. Nominated NMPCE staff will require access to all data while all others may only access relevant data. 
To ensure results are accurate and not exposed to any further radiation within the transportation process, the dosimetry services provider must demonstrate that dosimeters will be shipped to, and from, a UK based location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053472-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-06-05 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90721600 - Radiation protection services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 14:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053472-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022452-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053472-2026
  5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022452-2026
  12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

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