Planning

ARiMS Software

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 16:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring ARiMS Software to manage its BD Rowa Dispensing Robots in Ipswich and Colchester. This tender is categorised under the IT software package industry and aims to replace existing software with BD Pyxis Inventory Connect. The planning notice was published on 19th May 2025, and the procurement process is expected to progress with key contract dates planned from 5th January 2026 to 29th April 2031. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date of 1st December 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those experienced in developing or managing pharmaceutical dispensing software. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 and offers a substantial financial incentive for well-equipped enterprises in the technology sector. This tender would suit mid to large-scale firms capable of delivering and supporting complex software solutions for healthcare providers. Engaging in this project could also enhance a company’s credentials within the public health sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARiMS Software

Notice Description

Currently Pharmacy use BD Rowa Dispensing Robots (Hardware) in Ipswich and Colchester, these robots are managed with ARiMS software. They served notice on ARiMS in Aug 2023 as the software was to be replaced by BD Pyxis Inventory Connect (PIC), however it was not picked up by operations at that time and we do not believe we responded to the end of life notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022877-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 29 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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