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BHSCT Dispensing Robot Support & Maintenance for RVH Robotics

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Sep 2021 at 13:55

Award

23 Aug 2021 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust conducted a limited procurement process for the "BHSCT Dispensing Robot Support & Maintenance for RVH Robotics". This contract, classified under health and social work services, is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the exclusive rights held by Becton Dickinson Dispensing UK Ltd for the maintenance and support of this critical system. The contract was signed on 8 September 2021, with a total value of £68,699.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies that specialise in health technology or robotics support services. Given the exclusive nature of the supplier chosen, businesses with experience in providing similar services or those with the technical capabilities specifically related to dispensing robotics may succeed in future retendering processes. The nature of this procurement underscores the ongoing need for reliable partnerships in the health sector, highlighting a niche market for suppliers equipped to deliver high-quality technical support and maintenance services.

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Notice Title

BHSCT Dispensing Robot Support & Maintenance for RVH Robotics

Notice Description

Dispensing Robot Support & Maintenance for RVH Robotics

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dispensing Robot Support & Maintenance for RVH Robotics

Procurement Information

No other reasonable alternative exists for this procurement as Becton Dickinson Dispensing UK Ltd have exclusive rights over the maintenance, updates and licences for this system which is critical to patient care and service delivery. The replacement of which would requireinfrastructure, ICT and validation work that would result in significant disruption and disproportionate technical difficulties that would impact on the Trusts ability to deliver a Pharmacy dispensing service. The absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement. This is an interim measure, a tender process was unsuccessful and the wider market will be consulted again when this is retendered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d83d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022829-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,699 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Norma Moore
Contact Email
norma.moore@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7AB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING

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