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BD Robot service contract

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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22 Aug 2025 at 09:19

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18 Aug 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "BD Robot service contract." This contract, under the industry category of services and focusing on industrial robots and IT equipment maintenance, aims at maintaining and supporting the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System at the Ulster Pharmacy Department. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD, reflecting its unique capability to provide the required services. The contract is valued at £180,000 gross and is set to commence on 26th September 2025 and end on 1st October 2030, with a milestone for the future signature date scheduled for 24th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the maintenance and support of automated dispensing systems, particularly those with expertise in industrial robots and IT equipment. Companies with a proven track record in these areas stand to benefit from the potential business growth that comes with a long-term service contract. Additionally, businesses should be aware of the importance of strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, as demonstrated by the direct award to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD, to secure similar procurement opportunities in niche technological sectors. The contract is managed under the devolved regulations applicable to Northern Ireland, which could be an aspect of interest to companies operating within this regulatory environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BD Robot service contract

Notice Description

The service contract is required to maintain and support the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System at the Ulster Pharmacy Department for five years

Procurement Information

The Robot System was supplied by BD and as such, can only be maintained by BD. The service contract is required to maintain and support the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System at the Ulster Pharmacy Department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050748-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@setrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT16 1RH
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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