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title: "Automation Packing Line"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-916dd490-5c43-41b9-abe0-2ab072d4e804"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
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# Automation Packing Line

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-916dd490-5c43-41b9-abe0-2ab072d4e804

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to an open tender issued by NHS South West - Acutes for the "Automation Packing Line" project, aimed at automating the packaging processes for vials at Torbay Pharmaceuticals. This initiative falls within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category. The tender was published on 10th October 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th November 2017. The project is located in Paignton, South West England, and has an estimated value of £110,000, with a minimum value of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and automation sectors, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and packaging solutions. Companies that focus on the design, build, installation, and commissioning of automation systems will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project aims to enhance operational efficiency at a healthcare facility, which could lead to further contracts in the sector.

## Notice

Torbay Pharmaceuticals require their vial line to be automated. Currently vials are double handled during the inspection, labelling and carton packing process. The specification will set out the requirements of the design, build, installation and commissioning of the automation of the vial packing line.The packaging department at Torbay Pharmaceuticals require the process of the packaging their current range of 20ml, 50ml and 100ml vials into boxes of 10 vials and single vial cartons to be automated. Several pieces of automatic packing equipment have been purchased and are located in the packing area and are used as stand-alone pieces of equipment. There is a requirement to link these automated pieces of equipment together to enable them to interact together and become a semi-automated/automated packing line.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4001fdd-8d48-4daf-a491-3f65503a4154 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2017 - 11 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | PAIGNTON |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ4 7FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Collaton St Mary |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4001fdd-8d48-4daf-a491-3f65503a4154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4001fdd-8d48-4daf-a491-3f65503a4154
  10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21886&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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