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Pharmacy robots - BWC

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jun 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, involves the service and maintenance of two pharmacy robots. This contract, titled "Pharmacy robots - BWC," falls under the services industry category with a focus on pharmacy services. Located in Birmingham, UK, the procurement process utilised a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and has now reached the completion stage. The contract commenced on 1st January 2025 and will conclude by the end of the year, on 31st December 2025. It involves a gross contract value of £63,074.50, with significant dates including the contract signing on 31st December 2024, and publication of contract details on 3rd June 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmacy services and related maintenance operations. Given its direct award to Becton Dickinson, an SME representing the supplier base, similar small to medium enterprises, and those with capacity for technical service provision, would find themselves well-positioned to engage in future procurement opportunities of this nature. Organisations with expertise in healthcare technology and equipment maintenance may also find the industry specifics of this contract advantageous for expanding their service portfolios in the NHS sector.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy robots - BWC

Notice Description

Service and maintenance for two pharmacy robots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029541-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,562 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Josh Roberts
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON

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