---
title: "Osmometer Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d824"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Osmometer Replacement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d824

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Osmometer Replacement" contract was managed by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Poole, United Kingdom. This direct award contract, under the legal framework 2023/54, involves replacing osmometers and covers associated seven-year consumable and maintenance costs. The procurement falls within the medical equipment industry category, with the award stage completed. Advanced Instruments Ltd. is set to supply the goods, with a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2033. Key details include a milestone for signature due by 15th August 2026, underscoring the finalisation of the process before the contract commencement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those excelling in medical equipment supply, to expand their reach and establish a foothold in the healthcare sector. The contract, procured through a direct award due to Advanced Instruments Ltd.'s unique compliance with ISO standards, presents growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting strict technical specifications. Large-scale businesses in the medical equipment industry with the capacity to handle substantial maintenance and consumable provisions over a long-term period are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. This procurement underlines the importance of meeting bespoke technical requirements to secure opportunities within the NHS framework.

## Notice

Replacement Osmometers with associated 7 year Consumable and Maintenance costs (Advanced Instruments Ltd are Part of Nova Biomedical)

### Procurement Information

Only supplier who meets ISO standards for required specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072414-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,391 |
| 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 DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| 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 | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 16:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072414-2026
  30th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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