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11 Aug 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for the establishment of a Medicine Dispensing Lockers system under the Provider Selection Regime regulations, as described in Contract Notice PR BHFT 0801. This procurement falls under the pharmacy services category and is earmarked for locations within the UKJ11 region. The tender process, conducted through an open procedure, is in the active stage, with all submissions due by 25th August 2026. The award phase is set to commence on 1st September 2026, with bid openings scheduled concurrently. The contract, valued at £130,000, does not include any renewal options, but offers an extension for up to 24 months post the initial 1800-day period. Interested suppliers must ensure electronic submissions in English and maintain bid validity until 31st December 2026.

This tender process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure, reliable, and regulatory-compliant solutions for medicine dispensing and management. Companies with a track record in health technology and innovative dispenser systems are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on enhancing patient convenience and safety aligns with the NHS's core values, offering growth potential for firms adept at integrating healthcare with technology. Suppliers capable of maintaining high standards in information governance and confidentiality will find this opportunity especially appealing, enabling them to establish or expand their presence within the UK healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Medicine Dispensing Lockers - Provision & Support

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender process is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to deliver a secure, reliable and compliant locker system that enables patients to collect pre labelled medicines outside standard clinic opening hours, whilst maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, information governance and regulatory compliance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender process is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to deliver a secure, reliable and compliant locker system that enables patients to collect pre labelled medicines outside standard clinic opening hours, whilst maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, information governance and regulatory compliance.

Options: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076444-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

42968000 - Dispensers

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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