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title: "EOECPH DPS for Pharmacy Automation Solutions"
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# EOECPH DPS for Pharmacy Automation Solutions

Buyer: THE EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca52061d-960d-4069-bf63-51ac8348179f

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## Summary

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, operating under the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated a tender titled "EOECPH DPS for Pharmacy Automation Solutions." This tender falls under the goods category and seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a range of pharmacy automation solutions. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with tenders due by 24th November 2020, and the subsequent contract period commencing on 25th November 2020, continuing until 21st October 2030. The DPS is designed to be flexible, allowing new suppliers to join at any time, and covers various pharmaceutical automation products and services across the UK, including organisations in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in pharmaceutical technology and automation solutions. Companies capable of providing services such as ward automation systems, medication dispensing solutions, and overarching medical software are encouraged to participate. The selective procurement method and the wide array of applicable goods and services allow for increased competition, enabling suppliers to engage with a growing market focused on enhancing efficiencies in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Pharmacy Automation. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the DPS. New suppliers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Individual contracts are awarded during the second stage. In this stage, approved users of the DPS (referred to as Contracting Authorities) will invite all suppliers on the DPS for the relevant category to bid for a specific contract. The specific systems/goods and services that may be procured under the DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage as they are user specific, however the nature and types of services that may be required may include but not limited to those categories identified under this DPS include; Ward Automation (including but not limited to Automated carts) Full Pack Robots Unit Dose Robots Secured controlled access systems Prescription kiosks (including but not limited to; Prescription payment kiosks and self-service units) Medication dispensing Carts Aseptic Compounding Software Other Pharmacy Automation Solutions & bespoke pharmacy technology The overarching specification upon which the Dynamic Purchasing System is established will be subject to change throughout the lifetime of the Dynamic Purchasing System in order to achieve alignment with national standards, legislation, guidance and requirements as they evolve. Any such changes will be subject to full approval and economic operators will be notified of any such planned changes. It is envisaged that once established this DPS will be for East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EoECPH) members however other Purchasing Authorities may access as set out below. Subject to completion of the Customer Access Agreement, this DPS will include, and be for the benefit of publicly funded (both wholly and partially funded) entities in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. This will include, but is not limited to: Acute, Ambulance, Mental Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Health and Care Trusts, GP Practices, Area Teams, Local Authorities, Social Enterprises, Her Majesty's Prison Service, Central government bodies, sub-central government bodies, Private Providers delivering an NHS Commissioned Service or active in the UK Healthcare sector and Special Health Authorities, HSC in Northern Ireland, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales, including any successor or emerging organisations, which will include but is not limited to the emerging landscape of combined health and social care commissioners and providers. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: http://health.atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9779fbc-592c-4463-a6f9-0460fc351bcc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2020 - 21 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB C/O WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FULBOURN, CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 5XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30177000 - Automatic labelling systems
- 30178000 - Semi automatic labelling systems
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33692000 - Medical solutions
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 72212180 - Medical software development services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9779fbc-592c-4463-a6f9-0460fc351bcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9779fbc-592c-4463-a6f9-0460fc351bcc
  27th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk

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