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Pharmacy Robot

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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13 Jan 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, involved the acquisition of a Pharmacy Robot and refit under the industrial robots category (CPV code 42997300). The process aimed to supply technology for pharmacy automation throughout various UK regions. This tender was awarded without a prior call for competition under a limited procurement method via the NHS Commercial Solutions Framework, specifically falling under Lot 4 for Pharmacy Robots. Significant completion aspects include the contract being signed on 13th January 2026, with the procurement stage marked as complete.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare automation and robotics. Given the direct award nature and framework-based procurement, SMEs familiar with NHS processes and those capable of providing cutting-edge industrial robotics solutions would have a competitive advantage. The contract valued at £286,976.08 was awarded to Becton Dickinson Dispensing UK Limited, which underscores opportunities for businesses focused on pharmaceutical distribution technology and similar niches. Prospective suppliers in this domain should ensure they are well-acquainted with NHS frameworks to enhance their market outreach and competitiveness.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy Robot

Notice Description

Pharmacy Robot and refit

Lot Information

Lot 1

Automatic Warehouse (robot) Pyxis CIISafe One Year Service Contract

Procurement Information

Direct awarded via the approved NHS Commercial Solutions Framework for Pharmacy Robots, Inventory Management Systems, Assets and Associated Services (Agreement reference number 510) Lot 4 Pharmacy Robots

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£286,976 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20263 months 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AMERSHAM
Postcode
HP7 0JD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Penn Wood and Old Amersham
Westminster Constituency
Chesham and Amersham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING

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