Planning

Pharmacy Automated Solutions

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 11:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Pharmacy Automated Solutions" is being undertaken by the Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Basildon, United Kingdom, with the procurement exercise being conducted by HealthTrust Europe LLP. The industry category is focused on automation systems and pharmacy equipment, encompassing goods such as pharmacy robots and automated cabinets. The current stage of this process is in the planning phase, with an engagement exercise scheduled to conclude by 10 October 2025. Suppliers interested in participating in this exercise are encouraged to contact Adam Spence for meetings to discuss potential provision and influence the design of the award criteria and tender documents. Key dates include a future notice set to be published by 7 November 2025, and the plan involves a framework agreement available from 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs that specialize in automation and healthcare solutions. The procurement is open to businesses capable of providing advanced pharmacy technology, including software, locks, and aseptic isolators. With a substantial budget of £40 million to £48 million, this procurement process is above threshold, indicating a considerable investment in the healthcare infrastructure. Companies well-versed in supplying such innovative systems and capable of forming lasting partnerships may find a strategic advantage in participating in this procurement. Engagement in this tender could provide a pathway to expand market presence within the NHS framework, leveraging the opportunity to influence the procurement strategy and establish enduring relationships with a significant public sector client like Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Automated Solutions

Notice Description

Pharmacy robots, automated cabinets, aseptic isolators, software

Planning Information

Engagement has commenced and will be conducted through meetings/in-person discussions /telephone with potential primary providers who can supply Pharmacy Automated Solutions. The engagement exercise aims to establish the following: a. Developing the authority’s requirements and approach to the procurement; b. Designing the award criteria; c. Preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; d. Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods and/or services required; e. Identifying likely contractual terms; Interested parties, please reach out to Adam Spence adam.spence@htepg.com to schedule a meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051aca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052780-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

44521100 - Locks

48921000 - Automation system

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
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
01268 524900, 08458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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