Award

Drug Trolley

BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2025 at 10:17

Planning

03 Feb 2025 at 05:01

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium, hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for Drug Trolleys under the NHS Shared Business Services framework, specifically targeting medical furniture category. The procurement seeks to modernise equipment at the Southmead Site, in alignment with the upcoming implementation of e-prescribe in August 2025. The selected supplier, AGILE MEDICAL LTD, will deliver 137 units of various specified models, with the contract period starting on 11th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance patient care through digital transformation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and medical equipment sectors. Companies specialising in medical furniture, particularly those with innovative solutions that enhance clinical efficiency and safety, have a competitive edge. The selective procurement method and call-off from a framework agreement underline the need for high-quality submissions from suppliers who have demonstrated their capability through prior trials. Participants in this tender can expect increased visibility and potential for future contracts within the NHS framework, facilitating long-term business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Drug Trolley

Notice Description

This RFQ shall be conducted in accordance with buying guidance under the NHS Shared Business Services framework for Design, Furniture and Appliances 2 - SBS10246. The Trust have conducted a clinical trial and price evaluation to come to an award conclusion. North Bristol NHS Trust is implementing e-prescribe in August 2025 as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing patient care through digital transformation. This initiative aims to streamline the prescribing process, reduce medication errors, and improve overall efficiency in our healthcare delivery. Medicines optimisation is recognised to have a major influence on delivering better health outcomes for individual patients and for improving health at a population level as a process for reducing inappropriate prescribing and ensuring patient safety across care pathways In preparation for the implementation of e-prescribe, the Trust is committed to modernising their legacy equipment and looking to purchase new Drug Trolleys to service the Southmead Site in full. This update is essential to ensure that Clinicians are familiar with the new hardware and fully prepared for the upcoming digital change. By upgrading our equipment now, we aim to provide a seamless transition and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our healthcare delivery. As part of our commitment to ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency, the Trust conducted a thorough evaluation and review of suitable drug trolleys and identified optimal models from those tested. To ensure that the selected product is fit for purpose, it was decided that it was appropriate to test in situ to ensure that our chosen trolley was suitable for our specific needs. The assessment included: * Clinician Involvement: A diverse group of clinicians from various departments participated in the trial to provide comprehensive feedback on usability. * Real-World Testing: The trolleys were used in actual ward environments to assess their functionality, ease of use, and suitability for daily operations. It is important to note that the Trolley was not tested within the Elective Centre which shall require equipment. * Evaluation Criteria: The trial evaluated the trolleys based on criteria including safety, efficiency, and user satisfaction. * Transparency: The trial was transparent, with all feedback and results documented and reviewed to ensure an unbiased assessment. * Feedback Collection: Clinicians provided feedback on their experience, focusing on aspects such as maneuverability, storage capacity, and overall usability. 405100 EXURA 650 ePMA Workstation on Wheels - 124 Units 405200 EXURA 500 ePMA Workstation on Wheels - 7 Units Unspecified Size TBC - Elective Centre - 6 Units

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d8dea88-be37-4f1a-8e86-71cc1f0a7ca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58de76c7-5d10-4368-94b7-dcc0cfb57c7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33192300 - Medical furniture except beds and tables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£414,884 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Emma Zander-Scott
Contact Email
imtprocurement@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHMEAD ROAD, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILE MEDICAL

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