Tender

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for Medicines Manufacturing Centre

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, is currently at the tender stage for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System intended for the Medicines Manufacturing Centre LLP (MMC) located in North Shields. This project falls under the industry category of software-related services with a focus on enterprise resource planning. The tender, valued at £500,000, follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 26th March 2026, submission deadline by 2nd April 2026, and award expected by 23rd April 2026. The ERP system will help streamline operations by automating business processes and integrating finance, manufacturing, and supply chain management within a unified platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in ERP solutions that are already developed and compliant with GMP regulations. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria. The procurement process ensures scalability, as the system will expand its user base over two years, offering promising avenues for business expansion. Businesses with expertise in software package implementation and maintenance, particularly those focused on minimising carbon emissions and supporting employee welfare, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for Medicines Manufacturing Centre

Notice Description

The Medicines Manufacturing Centre LLP (MMC) is a new regional centre owned by the eight acute and community NHS Foundation Trusts in the North-East and North Cumbria. The MMC will produce high-quality, ready-to-administer injectable medicines, including chemotherapy, antibiotics and over-labelled packs to support faster patient discharge. The ERP must be a comprehensive business platform that integrates and automates core processes--including finance, manufacturing, and supply chain--within a single, unified system. It will centralise data to improve efficiency, provide actionable insights, and support informed decision making across the MMC. By connecting information from multiple departments, the ERP will enable seamless data flow, reduce duplication, and provide real time visibility of operations. The proposed solution must be an existing ERP product, fully developed and available for deployment in a GMP regulated environment. As the ERP will be used across several functions--from warehousing to manufacturing--the URS includes requirements tailored to each department's operational needs. The primary purpose of the ERP will be to control and manage stock, including final products destined for shipment to hospital sites. The system will also support daily operational activities, ensuring stock availability to maintain uninterrupted production, as well as managing, tracking, and forecasting work orders. It is anticipated that the system will initially support approximately 10 full business users, increasing to around 25 full users and 25 light users within two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 4 x 12 optional 12 month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066441
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020439-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

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