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13 Jul 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust involved the award of a contract titled "WSFT - Clinical - Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System - Pharmacy Robot Service." This contract is within the services industry category, specifically focusing on systems support services (CPV: 72253200). The procurement process was at the award stage as of 13th July 2026 and involved the provision of maintenance and support for an automated pharmacy dispensing system at a location in Bury St Edmunds, East of England. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract period starts on 1st January 2026 and concludes on 31st December 2026, with the value amounting to £21,115.71.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and maintenance services related to automated systems. Companies with expertise in maintaining complex technological healthcare apparatus, particularly those familiar with automated pharmacy systems, would find this contract beneficial. Although the opportunity was procured through a framework, organisations with existing relationships within public health frameworks may find pathways for growth and partnership enhancement through similar future tenders. Large-scale suppliers like Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited were identified as capable of fulfilling such contracts, indicating a competitive landscape for businesses with substantial operational capacity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WSFT - Clinical - Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System - Pharmacy Robot Service

Notice Description

Provision of planned preventative maintenance, inspection, testing, technical support and reactive repair services for an automated pharmacy dispensing system. The service ensures the continued safe and reliable operation of the pharmacy robot, supports equipment performance and availability, minimises downtime, and helps maintain compliance with manufacturer recommendations and operational requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32711017-5f9c-448c-b8b0-e555f09faa70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c87140b2-eec1-49d7-b933-d0e859e1e0fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,115 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,115 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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