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Pyxis Inventory Connect Software & support/maintenance contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Oct 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for a project titled "Pyxis Inventory Connect Software & support/maintenance contract." This project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement was executed as an award on 22nd October 2025, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 1st September 2025. The contract encompasses a comprehensive upgrade of pharmacy robot software across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its territories. The planned contract period is from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2030. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a meticulous and strategized approach.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software and systems integration, particularly those with expertise in healthcare and logistics technology. With a significant budget allocation of £129,908.18, companies that provide robust software solutions and maintenance services are well-poised to benefit from such contracts. The engagement of BECTON DICKINSON UK LTD as the supplier highlights the calibre of businesses involved, and although the tender was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger technology firms or consortiums with experience in framework agreements could find similar opportunities lucrative for growth and expansion in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Pyxis Inventory Connect Software & support/maintenance contract

Notice Description

Upgrade of Pharmacy Robot software: Pyxis Inventory Connect x 4 - The migration of the software (PIC Core) Guided Pick x 4 - Barcode scanning element, module add on Service contract for handheld devices in relation to Guided Pick - initial 5 year contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-585fc576-8005-4b71-ba23-7e28f166a03c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4c33bb-b93e-49f5-83f3-4310f4bdcecd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,908 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING HOSPITAL, LYNDHURST ROAD
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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