Soft Market Testing – Pharmacy Aseptic Services Joint Venture

{
  "id": "004422-2026",
  "tag": [
    "planning"
  ],
  "date": "2026-01-19T15:10:32Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0608eb",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PWJW-1642-HQRM",
    "name": "University Hospitals Plymouth"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0608eb",
    "lots": [
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        "id": "1",
        "status": "planning",
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2037-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2027-07-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
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        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "33000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products"
          },
          {
            "id": "85149000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Pharmacy services"
          },
          {
            "id": "85145000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Services provided by medical laboratories"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Soft Market Testing – Pharmacy Aseptic Services Joint Venture",
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is exploring options for the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite. The proposed facility is intended to provide a comprehensive range of aseptic services including:\nChemotherapy preparation\nCentralised Intravenous Additive Services (CIVAS)\nOutpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT/OPIT) support\nClinical Trials aseptic support\nFuture-proofed capacity for expected demand growth\nAs part of this appraisal, the Trust is considering a range of potential delivery and funding models, including the possibility of forming a Joint Venture or other partnership with the private sector.\nThe purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to understand:\nThe level of interest from suppliers and investors in partnering with the Trust\nThe range of commercial, technical, and operational models available in the market\nKey risks, dependencies, and proposed approaches\nPotential timelines and delivery routes\nOptions that best support service continuity during construction\nThis exercise is not a call for competition, nor part of a formal procurement process. Responses received will help shape the Trust’s strategy and any potential future procurement.",
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PWJW-1642-HQRM",
      "name": "University Hospitals Plymouth",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKK41",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Plymouth",
        "postalCode": "PL6 8DH",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Derriford Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PWJW-1642-HQRM",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Paul Drummond",
        "email": "p.drummond@nhs.net",
        "telephone": "01752 434915"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "004422-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004422-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-01-19T15:10:32Z"
      }
    ],
    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-02-04T23:59:59Z",
        "description": "Following this notice, the Trust intends to hold individual supplier discussions with interested parties. These will be held on the morning of Tuesday, 4 February 2026, between 08:00 and 11:00, with specific time allocations based on the level of interest received.\nPrior to these sessions, the Trust will circulate a brief slide pack summarising the project scope and areas where market input is sought.\nHow to Respond:\nInterested organisations are invited to express their interest via the Atamis messaging portal.\nPlease include:\nA brief summary of your organisation\nRelevant experience with aseptic services or healthcare partnership models\nYour preferred time window for the 4 February discussion\nThe Trust may issue follow‑up questions or request additional information ahead of the individual sessions."
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}