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Pharmacy Ordering System (Powergate)

NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North London NHS Foundation Trust, located at St Pancras Hospital in London, has completed a procurement process for the "Pharmacy Ordering System (Powergate)". This contract, categorised under the services industry, was part of a direct procurement method ('below threshold - without competition'), highlighting an electronic procurement and ordering solution to improve efficiency within its pharmacy operations. The awarded contract, signed on 16 December 2025, is active from 1 March 2026 to 27 February 2027, with potential renewal. Conducted under UK legislation 2023/54, it aims to integrate automated ordering and electronic invoicing, streamlining their current time-consuming manual processes. The Powergate system is endorsed by MPSC and reflects a broader adoption of digital integration among NHS trusts.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in healthcare technology and digital procurement solutions. Companies able to deliver efficient, automated systems for healthcare settings would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, particularly if they already align with industry standards and showcase tangible efficiency improvements. With the healthcare sector making strides towards digital transformation, there is a growing demand for reliable and innovative service providers who can offer seamless integration with existing systems. This contract is evidence of the NHS's continued commitment to operational efficiency and modernisation, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Ordering System (Powergate)

Notice Description

An electronic procurement and ordering solution to be integrated within our pharmacy operations. PowerGate enables automated ordering, electronic invoicing, and supplier integration, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of the pharmacy procurement process. Why PowerGate (GHX)? Supported by MPSC: Fully supported and recommended by MPSC for pharmacy procurement digital integration. Industry Standard: Adopted by over 95% of NHS trusts, demonstrating proven reliability and national alignment. Efficiency Improvements: Automates ordering and e-invoicing, reducing daily processing time by an estimated 30-40% and enabling staff to focus on clinical and high-value tasks. Addresses Current Limitations: Our current system allows automated ordering for only one wholesaler; all other orders require manual processing (3-4 hours of Band 5 technician time daily), increasing both workload and error risk. Cost Overview: PS9,000 for implementation and first-year subscription, followed by PS4,500 annually from year two onward.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06112d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007710-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GHX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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