Pharmacy Automated Storage & Fulfilment System - UHB

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jun 2026 at 10:48

Award

16 Jun 2026 at 10:46

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Pharmacy Automated Storage & Fulfilment System has been conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This tender, under the category of public authority - central government, involves the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of pharmacy automated storage and fulfilment systems for a new NHS distribution centre. The open procedure method was employed, with key stages, including the tender and award periods, now completed as of 16th June 2026. The contract is valued at £446,902.80 gross, commencing on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, with possible extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the special-purpose machinery sector, as it covers systems integration with SAP S/4HANA EWM and includes both ambient and temperature-controlled storage solutions. Large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive lifecycle support and technical training will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The process welcomed bids from both SMEs and larger organisations, with two initial submissions reaching the final stage, ultimately awarding the contract to Industore, reflecting its capacity to meet the tender requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy Automated Storage & Fulfilment System - UHB

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of a turnkey solution for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, integration, and ongoing maintenance of pharmacy automated storage and fulfilment systems for a new NHS distribution centre in Birmingham. The scope includes both ambient and temperature-controlled storage solutions, systems integration with SAP S/4HANA EWM, staff training, and lifecycle support to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant pharmaceutical distribution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has an initial term of three years with the option for the Authority to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, giving a maximum contract duration of five years, exercisable at the Authority's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068203
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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


CPV Codes

42965100 - Warehouse management system

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£372,419 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUSTORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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