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Soft Market Testing – Pharmacy Aseptic Services Joint Venture

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Devon, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

February 04, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

33000000

REFERENCE

004422-2026

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Original Tender 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: Chemotherapy preparation Centralised Intravenous Additive Services (CIVAS) Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT/OPIT) support Clinical Trials aseptic support Future-proofed capacity for expected demand growth As 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. The purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to understand: The level of interest from suppliers and investors in partnering with the Trust The range of commercial, technical, and operational models available in the market Key risks, dependencies, and proposed approaches Potential timelines and delivery routes Options that best support service continuity during construction This 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.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are stated for participation in this soft market testing exercise.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a supplier or investor interested in partnering with University Hospitals Plymouth for the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite.
  • Be capable of engaging in discussions regarding the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be prepared to discuss and provide insights into various technical models for aseptic services.
  • Be prepared to discuss and provide insights into operational models for aseptic services.
  • Be prepared to discuss and provide insights into approaches for ensuring service continuity during construction.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Be prepared to discuss and provide insights into various commercial and funding models, including Joint Ventures or other partnerships.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Express interest in partnering with University Hospitals Plymouth for the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite.
  • Participate in discussions to help shape the Trust’s strategy and any potential future procurement.
  • Provide information regarding the level of interest in partnering.
  • Provide information on the range of commercial models available in the market.
  • Provide information on the range of technical models available in the market.
  • Provide information on the range of operational models available in the market.
  • Provide information on key risks, dependencies, and proposed approaches.
  • Provide information on potential timelines and delivery routes.
  • Provide information on options that best support service continuity during construction.
  • Understand that this exercise is not a call for competition, nor part of a formal procurement process.

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Planning Notice
General Information004422-2026.html
Summary:
This soft market testing notice from University Hospitals Plymouth invites suppliers and investors to engage in discussions about potential joint ventures or partnerships for developing a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite, aiming to gather market insights for future procurement strategy.
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OCDS Record
Data004422-2026_ocds_record.json
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004422-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
University Hospitals Plymouth is conducting soft market testing to gauge supplier and investor interest in partnering for the development of a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite, exploring various commercial and operational models.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents004422-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
University Hospitals Plymouth is conducting soft market testing for a new Pharmacy Aseptic Services suite, seeking private sector partners for a potential Joint Venture and inviting interested suppliers to express interest and participate in discussions to shape future procurement.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured Soft Market Testing (SMT) exercise, clearly outlining its exploratory purpose and requirements, though it has practical limitations regarding electronic submission and some data inconsistencies.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The tender clearly defines itself as a Soft Market Testing exercise, not a formal procurement, which aligns with pre-procurement market engagement principles. The 15-day response period is reasonable for an SMT, and the CPV code is appropriate. While 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are marked 'None', the detailed description clarifies its legal nature.

Structured data fields 'Type' and 'Procedure' are marked 'None' despite the clear description of Soft Market Testing.
Clarity95/100

The description of the SMT purpose, scope, and the information sought from potential partners is exceptionally clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted requirements are comprehensive and directly support the stated objectives. The absence of formal evaluation criteria is appropriate for an SMT.

Completeness75/100

Most essential information, including title, organization, reference, description, deadlines, duration, and location (NUTS code), is provided. Requirements for the SMT are well-defined. However, one of the four tender documents failed to download, which is a notable gap in document accessibility.

One tender document (OCDS Record) failed to download, impacting full document completeness.
Fairness80/100

The SMT is designed to be open and gather broad market interest, with generic requirements that do not appear tailored to a specific company. The classified value is acceptable for an exploratory SMT. The 15-day deadline is reasonable for market engagement. However, the lack of electronic submission and the failed document download slightly detract from optimal accessibility.

Lack of electronic submission may create minor barriers to participation for some suppliers.
One tender document failed to download, potentially limiting full information access.
Practicality55/100

The primary practical concern is the absence of electronic submission support, which is a significant drawback for modern procurement processes in 2026. While the contract start date and duration are clear, the tender is seeking financing information rather than providing it, which is expected for an SMT.

Electronic submission is not supported, which is a practical inefficiency.
Financing information is being sought from respondents, not provided by the contracting authority.
Data Consistency65/100

While dates are logical and there are no disputes, several key structured fields ('Liable Person', 'Type', 'Procedure') are either empty or inconsistent with the clear descriptive text identifying this as a Soft Market Testing exercise. This indicates some data entry or classification inconsistencies.

The 'Liable Person' field is empty.
The 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are marked 'None' despite the clear description of Soft Market Testing, indicating data classification inconsistency.
Sustainability30/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or specific innovation focus as part of its criteria or objectives. While this is an SMT, the absence of any forward-looking sustainability considerations results in a low score for this category.

No explicit green procurement criteria are mentioned.
No social aspects are included in the tender requirements.

Strengths

Clear and unambiguous description of the Soft Market Testing purpose.
Comprehensive and generic requirements for market engagement.
Reasonable timeline for an exploratory market exercise.
Proactive engagement with the market to shape future strategy.

Concerns

Lack of electronic submission support.
One tender document failed to download.
Inconsistencies in structured data fields (e.g., 'Type', 'Procedure', 'Liable Person').
Absence of explicit sustainability or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Implement electronic submission capabilities for all future market engagement and procurement processes.
2. Ensure all tender documents are accessible and downloadable without errors.
3. Improve data consistency by accurately populating all structured fields, including 'Type' and 'Procedure' for SMTs.

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