Tender

The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier National Framework Agreement

THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2017 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a public procurement process for "The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier National Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly focusing on automation systems within the healthcare industry. The tender will allow NHS bodies and other public entities to procure these systems without further competition, enhancing operational efficiency. The tender period will close on 12 June 2017, with key dates including the deadline for clarification questions on 7 June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 27 June 2017 and conclude on 26 June 2021.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in automated dispensing technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the tender's prerequisites. Companies that provide innovative solutions that enhance accuracy and efficiency in pharmaceutical dispensing could thrive by successfully securing contracts under this framework. With an estimated contract value of £74.1 million, participating in this national framework can lead to substantial revenue generation and strengthen long-term partnerships with NHS and public bodies throughout the UK.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier National Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Project Reference: F/041/PDS/16/SR.1 - A National Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier The Countess of Chester Hospital (COCH) Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) wishes to award a single supplier framework agreement for the provision Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems that can be utilised by NHS bodies and other public bodies. The single supplier framework agreement will allow NHS authorities and other public bodies to procure a Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing System with no further competition. Automated robotic systems improve the accuracy, safety, speed and efficiency of medication dispensing. They decrease human touch in bar coding, packaging, storing and dispensing unit dose medications. Storage and order picking can be done in a fraction of the time of manual processes. This helps increase pharmacy staff efficiency and provides documentation for regulatory compliance. In summary the Pharmacy Automation framework will help hospitals eliminate the opportunity for medication errors during packaging and dispensing, ultimately increasing patient safety. Please download and view the Invitation to Tender and Appendix 1. Ensure you can meet all the Pre-Requisites listed in Schedule C before completing your bid. If you are satisfied you can meet all pre-requisites, register on the portal and complete the Invitation to Tender and return. The deadline for submitting clarification questions about this tender is Wednesday 7th June at 13:00 hrs. The deadline for submitting a response to this tender is Monday 12th June 2017 at 11:00 hrs. Additional information: The values specified are the maximum potential values. The contract start and end dates are for indicative purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc88e870-7174-440d-8dc5-c59c3f93fceb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jun 2017 - 26 Jun 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

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