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Ward and Drug Digital Carts

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust finalised a procurement process for "Ward and Drug Digital Carts," with a focus on office and computing machinery categories. Located in Lincolnshire, England, the procurement involved awarding a contract through the Tech Devices-Link 4 Framework NOE.0663. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, commencing on 27 February 2026 and concluding on 25 June 2026. This selective procurement was a call-off from an existing framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined process tailored for larger entities, as SMEs and VCSEs were noted as not suitable. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract value totalling £582,804.13.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery and equipment, seeking to expand their client base within the NHS framework. Companies capable of delivering high-quality digital solutions that integrate smoothly within hospital settings are ideal candidates for similar future contracts. With a focus on large-scale suppliers like Softcat Plc, the procurement underscores potential growth for businesses adept in delivering specialised technology services to healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

Ward and Drug Digital Carts

Notice Description

Ward and Drug Digital Carts. Procured via Tech Devices-Link 4 Framework NOE.0663

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-272e079f-09ac-4be1-ade0-bea5b3f6a33d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be1a766-250c-4a3a-9566-c59419b4ed38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£582,804 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£582,804 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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