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Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System (ADS)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System (ADS) and a controlled drug ADS at their facility in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £494,046.73, was awarded on 20th August 2025 to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 30th March 2026. The project falls under the goods main procurement category, with a focus on automation systems.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare automation systems, particularly those capable of providing advanced dispensing technologies. Companies experienced in collaborating with NHS Trusts and able to meet specific system installation and commissioning standards will be well-positioned to participate and benefit from similar future opportunities. Although the awarded supplier is an SME, this contract showcases the relevance of smaller specialised firms in the healthcare sector, highlighting potential growth avenues for businesses fitting this profile.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System (ADS)

Notice Description

Provision of supply, installation, and commissioning of an Automated Dispensing System (ADS) and separate controlled drug (CD) ADS into the Pharmacy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efa40dde-d440-4e18-af5c-8e861044006b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71e84b6-f28b-44ad-9d8a-ba4b8a283960
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£494,046 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,046 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD

Further Information

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