Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Unit · UK public procurement notice

1 Introduction

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT/the Trust) is pleased to announce an upcoming virtual market engagement event on Friday 19th September 2025 (11:30 – 12:30), in the form of a panel discussion with key stakeholders from GSTT. GSTT invites industry partners to participate in this engagement exercise to explore an exciting Managed Service Agreement (MSA) opportunity for the design, build and delivery of a Radiopharmacy Manufacturing Unit and Services for the Trust.

This event aims to introduce the MSA opportunity, gather industry insights, and foster collaboration to shape the future of Radiopharmacy services at GSTT.

2 Objectives of the Market Engagement Event

The panel discussion will:

• Introduce the MSA opportunity and outline GSTT’s strategic vision for the new unit.
• Test and refine the service model and financial framework to ensure alignment with supplier capabilities and market expectations.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on the procurement approach and specifications.
• Foster collaboration and explore potential strategic partnerships with industry leaders.

3 Scope of the MSA Opportunity

The MSA opportunity will encompass:

• Design, build, and operation of a future-proofed state-of-the-art GMP-compliant Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Unit.
• Aseptic manufacturing of diagnostic (SPECT and PET) and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for both routine use and clinical trials.
• Production of investigational medicinal products (IMP) to support innovative clinical research.
• Integration with existing GSTT pathways, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality assurance.
• Cell labelling services.

This partnership will require operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the ability to adapt to evolving market demands. It is anticipated the MSA contract will be awarded for a period of 12 years with an option to extend by a further 5 years. The contract value (exclusive of VAT) is estimated to be £42m for the first 12 years and £27m for the optional extension (total £69m)

4. Managed Service Agreement (MSA)

A Managed Service Agreement (MSA) is a contract between an organisation (GSTT) and an external provider (the Supplier) to deliver and manage specific services or operations over an agreed period. Under an MSA, the supplier is responsible for end-to-end management, including staffing, equipment, maintenance, and compliance, ensuring that the service is delivered efficiently and consistently, in accordance with GSTT requirements.

5. Approach to procurement

GSTT is planning to undertake a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 to select the right partner. To ensure transparency and gather industry insights, GSTT is hosting this virtual market engagement event to outline the project’s scope, expectations, and strategic direction. This will be followed by an opportunity for an individual meeting with GSTT to explore the opportunity in more detail.

Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday 17th September 2025.