---
title: "Radionuclide measurement instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b51a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Radionuclide measurement instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b51a

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a radionuclide measurement instrument to be used as a reference standard for dose calibrators in the Trust. The procurement, classified under the industry category of miscellaneous medical devices and products, was conducted via a direct procurement method, falling below the competition threshold. The process was finalised with the award being made to SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, with the award notice published on 15 June 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 15 June 2026 to 14 May 2027, with delivery locations spread across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the medical device sector, particularly those specialising in radionuclide measurement technologies, to engage with health service providers. Suppliers experienced in the provision of specialised medical equipment can find growth prospects by delivering quality products that meet the stringent standards of NHS trusts. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that even direct procurements without competition can provide significant business growth opportunities in supporting central government public authorities like the NHS.

## Notice

Purchase of a radionuclide measurement instrument used as a reference standard for does calibrators being used in the Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056235-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,115 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056235-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056235-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southernscientific.co.uk
- https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

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