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BD CATO Licence Fee.

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the BD CATO Licence Fee under the services category. The tender, identified by "043837-2026", involved a direct procurement method without competition, as it was deemed below the threshold. This specialised software, essential for the Pharmacy Aseptic Manufacturing Unit, will continue to be serviced and licensed by the current supplier, Becton Dickinson Austria GmbH. The contract was awarded on 15th April 2026, with the service period extending from 15th May 2026 to 14th May 2027. The gross contract value is £25,776.52, highlighting its strategic importance for hospital operations in Liverpool, UK.

This procurement contract presents significant business opportunities for companies involved in specialised software and related services, especially those capable of offering support and maintenance for critical health service systems. Businesses similar in scale to Becton Dickinson, which are familiar with high-demand hospital software solutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement landscapes. Additionally, enterprises skilled in developing and managing software licenses, particularly for administrative and license management, can explore potential collaborations or prepare to meet future tender requirements in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

BD CATO Licence Fee.

Notice Description

Only Becton Dickinson Austria GmbH provides maintenance, servicing, and licensing for this specialised software, used in the Pharmacy Aseptic Manufacturing Unit since the hospital's opening. The supplier was selected during the New Hospital transition as part of a capital purchase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043837-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON AUSTRIA

Further Information

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