KBX: Pharmacy Robot Maintenance

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jun 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "KBX: Pharmacy Robot Maintenance" contract involved the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. This contract, valued at £193,123.11, focuses on the repair and maintenance of pharmacy dispensing robots at Royal Sussex County, St Richards, and Worthing Hospitals. It falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment" industry category and is situated in the South East region, United Kingdom. The process concluded with an awarded status on 9th February 2026, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in service provision for medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in the maintenance of pharmacy robots. Although the procurement was awarded directly to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD, it exemplifies the kind of opportunities available under framework agreements which can be ideal for businesses looking to secure long-term contracts with healthcare institutions. Companies that specialise in medical and surgical equipment repair services, and can demonstrate robust service capabilities and compliance with NHS frameworks, would be well-placed to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

KBX: Pharmacy Robot Maintenance

Notice Description

Maintenance for Pharmacy Dispensing Robot at Royal Sussex County, St Richards & Worthing Hospitals. The contract is for three years. The contract will be awarded to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD under the NHS Commercial Solutions Direct Award Pharmacy Robot Framework (Lot 4) which allows for direct awards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3951788-6dad-4fb7-8879-cfb6ea09f786
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55625fe5-6c66-4f29-a815-14ce3836710a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£193,123 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,123 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5EB
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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