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EOECPH DPS for Pharmacy Automation Solutions

THE EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Oct 2020 at 09:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, operating under the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated a tender titled "EOECPH DPS for Pharmacy Automation Solutions." This tender falls under the goods category and seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a range of pharmacy automation solutions. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with tenders due by 24th November 2020, and the subsequent contract period commencing on 25th November 2020, continuing until 21st October 2030. The DPS is designed to be flexible, allowing new suppliers to join at any time, and covers various pharmaceutical automation products and services across the UK, including organisations in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in pharmaceutical technology and automation solutions. Companies capable of providing services such as ward automation systems, medication dispensing solutions, and overarching medical software are encouraged to participate. The selective procurement method and the wide array of applicable goods and services allow for increased competition, enabling suppliers to engage with a growing market focused on enhancing efficiencies in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOECPH DPS for Pharmacy Automation Solutions

Notice Description

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Pharmacy Automation. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the DPS. New suppliers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Individual contracts are awarded during the second stage. In this stage, approved users of the DPS (referred to as Contracting Authorities) will invite all suppliers on the DPS for the relevant category to bid for a specific contract. The specific systems/goods and services that may be procured under the DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage as they are user specific, however the nature and types of services that may be required may include but not limited to those categories identified under this DPS include; Ward Automation (including but not limited to Automated carts) Full Pack Robots Unit Dose Robots Secured controlled access systems Prescription kiosks (including but not limited to; Prescription payment kiosks and self-service units) Medication dispensing Carts Aseptic Compounding Software Other Pharmacy Automation Solutions & bespoke pharmacy technology The overarching specification upon which the Dynamic Purchasing System is established will be subject to change throughout the lifetime of the Dynamic Purchasing System in order to achieve alignment with national standards, legislation, guidance and requirements as they evolve. Any such changes will be subject to full approval and economic operators will be notified of any such planned changes. It is envisaged that once established this DPS will be for East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoECPH) members however other Purchasing Authorities may access as set out below. Subject to completion of the Customer Access Agreement, this DPS will include, and be for the benefit of publicly funded (both wholly and partially funded) entities in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. This will include, but is not limited to: Acute, Ambulance, Mental Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Health and Care Trusts, GP Practices, Area Teams, Local Authorities, Social Enterprises, Her Majesty's Prison Service, Central government bodies, sub-central government bodies, Private Providers delivering an NHS Commissioned Service or active in the UK Healthcare sector and Special Health Authorities, HSC in Northern Ireland, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales, including any successor or emerging organisations, which will include but is not limited to the emerging landscape of combined health and social care commissioners and providers. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: http://health.atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca52061d-960d-4069-bf63-51ac8348179f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9779fbc-592c-4463-a6f9-0460fc351bcc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

30177000 - Automatic labelling systems

30178000 - Semi automatic labelling systems

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33692000 - Medical solutions

48180000 - Medical software package

48430000 - Inventory management software package

48814000 - Medical information systems

48921000 - Automation system

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2020 - 21 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB C/O 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
FULBOURN, CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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