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title: "Ward and Drug Digital Carts"
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buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Ward and Drug Digital Carts

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-272e079f-09ac-4be1-ade0-bea5b3f6a33d

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## Summary

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust finalised a procurement process for "Ward and Drug Digital Carts," with a focus on office and computing machinery categories. Located in Lincolnshire, England, the procurement involved awarding a contract through the Tech Devices-Link 4 Framework NOE.0663. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc, commencing on 27 February 2026 and concluding on 25 June 2026. This selective procurement was a call-off from an existing framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined process tailored for larger entities, as SMEs and VCSEs were noted as not suitable. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract value totalling £582,804.13.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery and equipment, seeking to expand their client base within the NHS framework. Companies capable of delivering high-quality digital solutions that integrate smoothly within hospital settings are ideal candidates for similar future contracts. With a focus on large-scale suppliers like Softcat Plc, the procurement underscores potential growth for businesses adept in delivering specialised technology services to healthcare institutions.

## Notice

Ward and Drug Digital Carts. Procured via Tech Devices-Link 4 Framework NOE.0663

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be1a766-250c-4a3a-9566-c59419b4ed38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £582,804 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £582,804 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be1a766-250c-4a3a-9566-c59419b4ed38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be1a766-250c-4a3a-9566-c59419b4ed38
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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