---
title: "PPSA - Prepared Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d2e4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# PPSA - Prepared Media

Buyer: TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2e4

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, seeks suppliers for the "PPSA - Prepared Media" contract. The industry category is focused on the supply of culture media, with the procurement being conducted through an open procedure. Key details include the tender's active status and the procurement stage being in the tender phase. The tender period closes on 24th August 2026, with the buyer located in Torquay, UK. Participating Trusts span across the South West of England, offering a substantial opportunity valued at £5,690,000 with an overall gross amount of £6,828,000. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit their bids electronically in English via Atamis, with the enquiry period ending on 10th August 2026.

This tender opens significant opportunities for companies specialising in culture media products. With lots dedicated to bottled, plated, and chromogenic media, businesses focusing on innovation in culture medium manufacturing or distribution can find avenues for growth. Suitable contenders are those able to meet high-quality standards and deliver cost-effective solutions, as 60% of the award criteria emphasise financial considerations, alongside 40% on quality and social value initiatives. Engaging in this tender can offer suppliers sustained contracts with a potential renewal of up to 24 months, allowing for long-term partnerships with multiple NHS Trusts in the region.

## Notice

Invitation to offer for the supply of Prepared Culture Media Participating Trusts include: * Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust * Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust * Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust * Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust * Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust * University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust * University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust * University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Any other NHS organisation in the South West of England region may join this contract at any time during the contract period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Bottled Media

Bottled Media Products

Renewal: Any period up to 24 months

Lot 2 - Plated Media

Plated Media Products

Renewal: Any period up to 24 months

Lot 3 - Chromogenic Media

Chromogenic Media Products

Renewal: Any period up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070122-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,690,000 |
| Lots value | £5,690,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ2 7AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Shiphay |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24931250 - Culture medium

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 09:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070122-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070122-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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