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title: "Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System (ADS)"
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# Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System (ADS)

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efa40dde-d440-4e18-af5c-8e861044006b

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System (ADS) and a controlled drug ADS at their facility in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £494,046.73, was awarded on 20th August 2025 to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 30th March 2026. The project falls under the goods main procurement category, with a focus on automation systems.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare automation systems, particularly those capable of providing advanced dispensing technologies. Companies experienced in collaborating with NHS Trusts and able to meet specific system installation and commissioning standards will be well-positioned to participate and benefit from similar future opportunities. Although the awarded supplier is an SME, this contract showcases the relevance of smaller specialised firms in the healthcare sector, highlighting potential growth avenues for businesses fitting this profile.

## Notice

Provision of supply, installation, and commissioning of an Automated Dispensing System (ADS) and separate controlled drug (CD) ADS into the Pharmacy at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71e84b6-f28b-44ad-9d8a-ba4b8a283960 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £494,046 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £494,046 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71e84b6-f28b-44ad-9d8a-ba4b8a283960

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71e84b6-f28b-44ad-9d8a-ba4b8a283960
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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