--- title: "Serialisation Automation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES" published: "2020-09-08" --- # Serialisation Automation Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9.json) ## Summary The NHS South West - Acutes is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Serialisation Automation" within the healthcare manufacturing industry. The tender is in the open procurement stage and is aimed at acquiring an Automated Solution to apply unique identifiers and tamper-evident labels to pharmaceutical products across production lines. Published on 20th August 2020, the tender period closes on 22nd September 2020, with the contract period commencing on 23rd September 2020 and lasting until 24th September 2023. The estimated value of the contract is £240,000, with a minimum value set at £230,000, covering delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and wider geographical areas. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation technology and pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, particularly those offering machinery capable of applying 2-D barcodes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to facilitate competition among diverse suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in meeting regulatory compliance for medicinal products, along with established capability in manufacturing equipment, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice Torbay Pharmaceuticals have been manufacturing pharmaceuticals for over 35 years and is wholly owned by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. They are currently the largest NHS pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in the UK and manufactures unlicensed and licensed essential pharmaceuticals and CE Marked Medical Devices across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Annual Turnover is circa PS20m pa and all profits are returned to the NHS Trust. On the 9th February 2019 new EU legislation came in to affect that all Licenced Products should comply with Falsified Medicines Directive. Torbay Pharmaceuticals purchased the Antares Solution to enable the application of a Unique Identifier. 2 Machines were purchased to enable TP to apply the required 2-D Barcode and Decommission where necessary. This was Phase 1 of the project. In order to ensure we are able to meet the demands of our current and future customers, automation is essential. The need to purchase an Automated Solution that will apply both the 2-D Barcode and the tamper evident label is required for each of our production lines, Ampoules and Vials. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662bb305-d556-4c29-b12c-a4b31c6c7f2e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 8 Sep 2020 at 12:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662bb305-d556-4c29-b12c-a4b31c6c7f2e - 20 Aug 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662bb305-d556-4c29-b12c-a4b31c6c7f2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662bb305-d556-4c29-b12c-a4b31c6c7f2e 8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34241&B=NHSSW In order to ensure we are able to meet the demands of our current and future customers, automation is essential. The need to purchase an Automated Solution that will apply both the 2-D Barcode and the tamper evident label is required for each of our production lines, Ampoules and Vials. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d64696b9-1ffd-4c34-ab53-ccd18efee5a9.json.