--- title: "The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Multi Supplier National Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2017-05-30" --- # The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Multi Supplier National Framework Agreement Buyer: THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a public procurement process for "The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems," which is a multi-supplier national framework agreement. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically targeting automation systems. The tender period is set to conclude on 12 June 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 27 June 2017, running through to 26 June 2021. Interested suppliers may participate in a mini-competition process post-award, with initial submissions for clarifications required by 7 June 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of pharmacy automation and robotic systems, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling the NHS's requirements for efficiency and safety in medication dispensing. Companies offering technological solutions that improve the accuracy and speed of pharmacy operations would be well-suited to compete, as the framework is designed to enhance patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medication errors in healthcare settings. ## Notice Contract Reference: F/041/PDS/16/SR - A National Framework Agreement for Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Systems The Countess of Chester Hospital (COCH) Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) wishes to award a mulit supplier framework agreement for the provision Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems that can be utilised by NHS bodies and other public bodies. The framework agreement will allow NHS authorities and other public bodies to procure a Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing System. Automated robotic systems improve the accuracy, safety, speed and efficiency of medication dispensing. They decrease human touch in bar coding, packaging, storing and dispensing unit dose medications. Storage and order picking can be done in a fraction of the time of manual processes. This helps increase pharmacy staff efficiency and provides documentation for regulatory compliance. In summary the Pharmacy Automation framework will help hospitals eliminate the opportunity for medication errors during packaging and dispensing, ultimately increasing patient safety. This framework will be a multi supplier framework and as such the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Procurement Services team will offer the following Mini Competition routes: Route 1: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Services Team will carry out a mini competition process in line with organisation requirements on the client's behalf inviting all suppliers on the framework to take part. Route 2: The Client Organisation will run the mini competition inviting all suppliers on the framework to take part. Please download and view the Invitation to Tender and Appendix 1. Ensure you can meet all the Pre-Requisites listed in Schedule C before completing your bid. If you are satisfied you can meet all pre-requisites, register on the portal and complete the Invitation to Tender and return. The deadline for submitting clarification questions about this tender is Wednesday 7th June 2017 at 13:00 hours The deadline for submitting a response to this tender is Monday 12th June at 11:00 hours Additional information: The values specified are the maximum potential values. The contract start and end dates are for indicative purposes only. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150e3d0e-9378-4dbf-8fb4-b2e830b3dadd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jun 2017 - 26 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,100,000 | | 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 COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48921000 - Automation system ## Release History - 30 May 2017 at 12:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150e3d0e-9378-4dbf-8fb4-b2e830b3dadd - 30 May 2017 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150e3d0e-9378-4dbf-8fb4-b2e830b3dadd - 30 May 2017 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150e3d0e-9378-4dbf-8fb4-b2e830b3dadd - 28 Apr 2017 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150e3d0e-9378-4dbf-8fb4-b2e830b3dadd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150e3d0e-9378-4dbf-8fb4-b2e830b3dadd 30th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/890d0424-b756-4fd6-98d2-9d015cf5394e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa66fe49-3bf6-476e-aacc-e62c31efa047 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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