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17 Jul 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED, located in Sunderland, recently completed the procurement of an Electronic Inventory Management System, specifically targeting the health sector. This initiative, associated with the "Inventory management software package" category, was aimed at enhancing the organisation's Scan4Safety and MDoR reporting initiatives. The procurement process was managed under a limited method, utilising the NHS Commercial Solutions framework, and concluded with the award of the contract to Genesis Automation UK Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 289,000, was signed on 14 July 2026, with the implementation focused at South Tyneside District Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in inventory management systems, particularly those experienced in providing healthcare solutions. Companies skilled in delivering high technical specifications and social value, alongside competitive pricing, could benefit from such opportunities. Large-scale enterprises, similar to Genesis Automation UK Ltd, with robust capabilities in the health industry, would find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to public health advancements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electronic Inventory Management System

Notice Description

Provision of an electronic Inventory Management System, with a Point-of-Care module, to support the organisation's Scan4Safety, MDoR reporting and cost improvement responsibilities.

Procurement Information

Further competition process via the NHS Commercial Solutions Pharmacy Robots, Inventory Management Systems, Assets, and Associated Services (Ref: 5103-4466) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067806-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48430000 - Inventory management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£289,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks 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
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENESIS AUTOMATION

Further Information

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