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title: "Framework Agreement for Pharmacy Robots, Inventory Management Systems, Assets, and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f7bc"
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published: "2023-03-09"
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# Framework Agreement for Pharmacy Robots, Inventory Management Systems, Assets, and Associated Services

Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f7bc

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## Summary

The NHS Commercial Solutions on behalf of Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the award process for a "Framework Agreement for Pharmacy Robots, Inventory Management Systems, Assets, and Associated Services." The procurement process, involving goods as the main procurement category, was carried out through a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The Framework Agreement comprises several lots, such as inventory management systems, medical equipment databases, asset tracking systems, pharmacy robots, and bespoke services. The total contract value amounts to £150,000,000 GBP, with key suppliers including Becton Dickinson Dispensing UK Limited, ELCOM Systems Limited, Genesis Automation, GHX UK Ltd, and Ingenica Solutions Limited.

This procurement opportunity offers potential business growth prospects, particularly for suppliers of pharmaceutical automation equipment, inventory management systems, and medical device tracking software. Businesses specializing in health technology, automation solutions, and healthcare supply chain management are well-suited to compete in providing services and products for the NHS Commercial Solutions under this awarded Framework Agreement. The awarded contracts for different lots present avenues for collaboration and innovation in enhancing healthcare services through technology-driven solutions.

## Notice

NHS Commercial Solutions on behalf of Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, invited potential Tenderers to submit bids for Pharmacy Robots, Inventory Management Systems, Assets, and Associated Services. The Framework Agreement is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1: An inventory management system (IMS) Lot 2: Medical Equipment Database Lot 3: Asset tracking and Management System Lot 4: Pharmacy Robots Lot 6: Bespoke Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1: An inventory management system (IMS)

The system should provide the Client with visibility of the inventory as it enters, moves around the site and is used by the Client, to maintain agile stock levels, i.e., a balance of inventory that allows the hospital to operate at its most efficient whilst mitigating risk to services, flexing par levels to meet seasonal and demographic trends.

Lot 2: Medical Equipment Database

The system will allow tracking and management of a medical device during its lifespan. Ideally a Medical equipment database software will have the ability to deliver a wealth of data in a continuous feedback loop which can then be used for equipment optimisation and performance improvement.

Lot 3: Asset tracking and Management System

The system will allow tracking and management of any assets belonging to an organisation It will provide real-time location and keep track of inventory that is helpful in minimizing inventory theft, inventory misplacement which means the inventory is updated all the time.

Lot 4: Pharmacy Robots

Pharmacy robots automate the management and distribution process of pharmaceutical items to be dispensed in a more efficient manner in a pharmacy environment. The Robot will automate medication dispensing, sorting, packaging, and retrieval.

Lot 5: Records and Storage Management System (no response not awarded)

Not awarded

Lot 6: Bespoke Services

This could be a combination of the services from Lot 1, 2 3, 4, 5 and associated services for hosting/facilitating these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006942-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS |
| Additional buyers | SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST ON BEHALF OF NHS COMMERCIAL SOULTIONS |
| Locality | LEATHERHEAD |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT22 7FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Dorking North |
| Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ADD ENERGY; BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING; ELCOM SYSTEMS; GENESIS AUTOMATION; GHX; INGENICA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32332100 - Dictating machines
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006942-2023
- 17 Nov 2021 at 18:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028749-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://online.hscni.net/
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/NHSTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx
- http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://improvement.nhs.uk/
- https://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/stps/view-stps
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisations
- https://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx
- https://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx
- https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
- https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk

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