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title: "Automation Packing Line"
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# Automation Packing Line

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0cec8eb-f767-4a81-93cd-d8d7e1d8cca0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS South West - Acutes seeking to automate their vial packing line for Torbay Pharmaceuticals. The tender, titled "Automation Packing Line," falls within the medical equipment industry and is located in Paignton, South West England. This open procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to West Pharmaservices Ltd on 7th December 2017, for a total value of £137,970. The contract period commenced on 8th December 2017 and is set to conclude on 7th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in automation and packaging solutions, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and systems integration. Companies that possess the capability to design, build, and install automated systems for the pharmaceutical industry would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the potential for innovation and custom solutions in this growing market.

## 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/94acc289-2714-4257-9f87-b0743d76ab9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2017 - 7 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,970 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST PHARMASERVICES |

## 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

- 3 Jan 2018 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94acc289-2714-4257-9f87-b0743d76ab9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94acc289-2714-4257-9f87-b0743d76ab9d
  3rd January 2018 - Awarded contract 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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