--- title: "The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier National Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18d43d6b-58ea-4078-8bc9-55f42dbb94e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18d43d6b-58ea-4078-8bc9-55f42dbb94e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18d43d6b-58ea-4078-8bc9-55f42dbb94e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18d43d6b-58ea-4078-8bc9-55f42dbb94e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-05-30" --- # The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier National Framework Agreement Buyer: THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18d43d6b-58ea-4078-8bc9-55f42dbb94e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18d43d6b-58ea-4078-8bc9-55f42dbb94e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18d43d6b-58ea-4078-8bc9-55f42dbb94e5.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a public procurement process for "The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier National Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly focusing on automation systems within the healthcare industry. The tender will allow NHS bodies and other public entities to procure these systems without further competition, enhancing operational efficiency. The tender period will close on 12 June 2017, with key dates including the deadline for clarification questions on 7 June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 27 June 2017 and conclude on 26 June 2021. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in automated dispensing technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of meeting the tender's prerequisites. Companies that provide innovative solutions that enhance accuracy and efficiency in pharmaceutical dispensing could thrive by successfully securing contracts under this framework. With an estimated contract value of £74.1 million, participating in this national framework can lead to substantial revenue generation and strengthen long-term partnerships with NHS and public bodies throughout the UK. ## Notice Project Reference: F/041/PDS/16/SR.1 - A National Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Systems - Single Supplier The Countess of Chester Hospital (COCH) Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) wishes to award a single supplier framework agreement for the provision Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems that can be utilised by NHS bodies and other public bodies. The single supplier framework agreement will allow NHS authorities and other public bodies to procure a Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing System with no further competition. Automated robotic systems improve the accuracy, safety, speed and efficiency of medication dispensing. They decrease human touch in bar coding, packaging, storing and dispensing unit dose medications. Storage and order picking can be done in a fraction of the time of manual processes. This helps increase pharmacy staff efficiency and provides documentation for regulatory compliance. In summary the Pharmacy Automation framework will help hospitals eliminate the opportunity for medication errors during packaging and dispensing, ultimately increasing patient safety. Please download and view the Invitation to Tender and Appendix 1. Ensure you can meet all the Pre-Requisites listed in Schedule C before completing your bid. If you are satisfied you can meet all pre-requisites, register on the portal and complete the Invitation to Tender and return. The deadline for submitting clarification questions about this tender is Wednesday 7th June at 13:00 hrs. The deadline for submitting a response to this tender is Monday 12th June 2017 at 11:00 hrs. Additional information: The values specified are the maximum potential values. The contract start and end dates are for indicative purposes only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc88e870-7174-440d-8dc5-c59c3f93fceb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jun 2017 - 26 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48921000 - Automation system ## Release History - 30 May 2017 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc88e870-7174-440d-8dc5-c59c3f93fceb - 30 May 2017 at 12:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc88e870-7174-440d-8dc5-c59c3f93fceb - 28 Apr 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc88e870-7174-440d-8dc5-c59c3f93fceb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc88e870-7174-440d-8dc5-c59c3f93fceb 30th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95a0c99f-4434-4849-a761-6dd8286b9bc8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/015594ce-6125-4b4f-9081-248606331c82 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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