---
title: "National Framework Agreement for Provision of Track and Traceability Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e7ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-07-28"
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# National Framework Agreement for Provision of Track and Traceability Systems

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e7ca

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a public procurement process titled "National Framework Agreement for Provision of Track and Traceability Systems," classified under the medical software package category. The procurement, initiated through an open tender process, is currently ongoing and consists of several lots aimed at providing comprehensive tracking systems and ongoing support. The tender period is set to conclude on 4th November 2021, with document submissions acceptable both electronically and in written form. The main centre of activities is located in Chester, UK, with a total value of £20,000,000 allocated for the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical software, hardware supplies, and supporting services within the healthcare sector. Companies that provide ongoing maintenance, consumables, and technology support for traceability systems will find a favourable environment to compete. Furthermore, smaller to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aligned with NHS procurement processes and frameworks would be well-suited to participate, taking advantage of the multi-supplier framework, which encourages collaboration and diversified service experiences.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service has introduced a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Track and Traceability Systems which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the system from a multi supplier framework and as such no form of further competition will be required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Provision of a complete tracking and traceability system, including consumables, service, maintenance and support.

Lot 1 - Provision of a complete tracking and traceability system, including consumables, service, maintenance and support.

Lot 2 - Provision of ongoing hardware, consumables, service, maintenance and support.

Lot 2 - Provision of ongoing hardware, consumables, service, maintenance and support.

Lot 3

Lot 3 - Provision of complete tracking and traceability system for Cheshire and Merseyside region only. This includes all consumables, service, maintenance and support. This Lot will be used by NHS organisations within the Cheshire and Merseyside region wishing to procure a complete new system. This will be a single-supplier Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020642-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH EDGE SOLUTIONS; NEWGATE TECHNOLOGY; SYNERGY HEALTH (UK) LTD T/A STERIS INSTRUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (STERIS IMS; TRISOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020642-2022
- 4 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024669-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coch.nhs.uk
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

## Provenance

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