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Provision of a Renal Dialysis Managed and Clinical Services for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:12.

Opportunity overview

University Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for a supplier to provide a full range of renal dialysis and nephrology services for patients within Devon and East Cornwall.

Classification

  • CPV85111900 — Hospital dialysis services
  • CPV33141324 — Dialysis needles
  • CPV33181000 — Renal support devices
  • CPV33692800 — Dialysis solutions
  • CPV45215100 — Construction work for buildings relating to health
  • CPV85100000 — Health services

Lots

  • The Services within this tender comprise of both the provision of nurse assisted haemodialysis services for both chronic and acute patients under the clinical management of the Consultant Nephologist and the provision of Managed Healthcare facilities. This Managed Healthcare Facility will include the provision of new equipment, technology, maintenance and services as well as supply of consumables related to the patient treatment. The Trust currently operates out of a main dialysis hub in Estover, Plymouth as well providing dialysis within the inpatient facility at Derriford hospital and running two small satellite units at Saltash and Kingsbridge. The Trust also currently provides dialysis services at Holsworthy in partnership with a private provider which is in scope of this procurement. <br/>The Trust’s objective is to secure the provision of high quality, comprehensive and integrated care and treatment for chronic and acute patients who require maintenance dialysis treatment with haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The successful supplier will support the Trust in increasing the dialysis capacity within the region, helping to identify potential new facilities in East Cornwall, Plymouth and North Devon and providing capital, expertise and operational support to mobilise these facilities in future years, including being responsible for any refurbishment and/or fit-out of the relevant facilities. <br/>The Contract to be offered to the successful Supplier at the end of this Procurement will be for an initial duration of 7 years, which is intended to run from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2032 with the possibility of one extension of seven (7) years to allow equipment refresh as required. <br/>Additional information: To download the tender documentation, please login and register at Atamis on the below link£50m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
T25/02/01
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
As set out under Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Invitation Date
4 Apr 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
24 Mar 2025, 17:00

Communication

Contract terms

Performance Terms
The selected service provider will be required to actively participate in the achievement of social and policy objectives, including in relation to recruitment and training and sustainability initiatives. Accordingly, the contract will contain performance conditions relating to social and environmental considerations.

Classification

Id
85111900
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hospital dialysis services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As set out in selection questionnaire.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Services within this tender comprise of both the provision of nurse assisted haemodialysis services for both chronic and acute patients under the clinical management of the Consultant Nephologist and the provision of Managed Healthcare facilities. This Managed Healthcare Facility will include the provision of new equipment, technology, maintenance and services as well as supply of consumables related to the patient treatment. The Trust currently operates out of a main dialysis hub in Estover, Plymouth as well providing dialysis within the inpatient facility at Derriford hospital and running two small satellite units at Saltash and Kingsbridge. The Trust also currently provides dialysis services at Holsworthy in partnership with a private provider which is in scope of this procurement. <br/>The Trust’s objective is to secure the provision of high quality, comprehensive and integrated care and treatment for chronic and acute patients who require maintenance dialysis treatment with haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The successful supplier will support the Trust in increasing the dialysis capacity within the region, helping to identify potential new facilities in East Cornwall, Plymouth and North Devon and providing capital, expertise and operational support to mobilise these facilities in future years, including being responsible for any refurbishment and/or fit-out of the relevant facilities. <br/>The Contract to be offered to the successful Supplier at the end of this Procurement will be for an initial duration of 7 years, which is intended to run from 01 September 2025 until 31 August 2032 with the possibility of one extension of seven (7) years to allow equipment refresh as required. <br/>Additional information: To download the tender documentation, please login and register at Atamis on the below link

Value

Amount
50,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The initial contract is for a period of 7 years, with the Trust having the option to extend for<br/>a further period(s) of up to 7 years if required.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
3
Minimum Candidates
1

Contract period

Duration In Days
5,040

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Initially, expressions of interest are invited from the open market for all candidates to apply and return a selection questionnaire. As part of the competitive negotiated procedure used for this procurement, the Trust will establish a shortlist of potential suppliers using the published evaluation criteria within the tender documents, who will be invited to take part in the competitive negotiation process. Following a period of negotiation, the Trust will formally close the negotiation period and call for final tenders.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Plymouth

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services
Entry 2
Id
33692800
Scheme
CPV
Description
Dialysis solutions
Entry 3
Id
33141324
Scheme
CPV
Description
Dialysis needles
Entry 4
Id
33181000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Renal support devices
Entry 5
Id
45215100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to health

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic2
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-98702
Name
University Hospitals Plymouth

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK41
Locality
Plymouth
Postal Code
PL6 8DH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Derriford Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
University Hospitals Plymouth

Contact

Name
Chris Rapson
Telephone
+44 1752432057
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-111339
Name
High Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL UK
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Strand

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-137
Name
Cabinet Office

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2AS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Whitehall

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Cabinet Office

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Plymouth · UKK41 · PL6 8DH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK4

Notice and amendment history

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