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title: "Pharmacy Automated Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0301d6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST"
published: "2022-05-03"
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# Pharmacy Automated Solutions

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0301d6

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Pharmacy Automated Solutions," is conducted by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This tender, classified under the goods category, encompasses various lots for the supply of automated pharmacy solutions, including robotics and equipment for ward and pharmacy use. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the framework has a duration of up to four years, starting from its initiation. The deadline for submissions is set for 31 January 2022, with the contract award period commencing immediately thereafter.

This framework agreement offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in automation systems within the health sector. Companies that design, manufacture, or supply robotic dispensing systems, automated medication cabinets, or compatible software solutions would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender. With the potential for extending the contract and substantial expected values assigned to each lot, prospective bidders should prepare to demonstrate their quality and pricing strategies effectively.

## Notice

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. The framework agreement has nine lots Lot 1 Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System Lot 2 Ward Based Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets Lot 2A Pharmacy and Ward Based Automated Collection Units Lot 3 Automated Pharmacy Packaging Solutions Lot 4 Point of Care Dispensing Solution Hardware Lot 5A Robotic Aseptic Compounding System Lot 5B Automated Aseptic Medical Software and Tracking Systems Lot 5C Aseptic Cabinets/Isolators The duration of the Framework Agreement will be 4 years maximum, 2 years initial period, with the option to extend for up to 48 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 1 Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 2 Ward Based Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 2 Ward Based Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets

Renewal: Extension up to 24 Months.

Lot 2A Pharmacy and Ward Based Automated Collection Units

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 2A Pharmacy and Ward Based Automated Collection Units

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 3 Automated Pharmacy Packaging Solutions

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 3 Automated Pharmacy Packaging Solutions

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 4 Point of Care Dispensing Solution Hardware

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 4 Point of Care Dispensing Solution Hardware

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 5A Robotic Aseptic Compounding System

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 5A Robotic Aseptic Compounding System

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 5B Automated Aseptic Medical Software and Tracking Systems

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 5B Automated Aseptic Medical Software and Tracking Systems

Renewal: Extension up to 24 months.

Lot 5C Aseptic Cabinets/Isolators

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Pharmacy Automated Solutions, which includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. Lot 5C Aseptic Cabinets/Isolators

Renewal: Extension up to 24 Months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011314-2022 |
| 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 | 3 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (“UHCW”) |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AEA; BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING; ENVAIR; GPI; MEDICINE COLLECTION LIMITED (MEDPOINT; OMNICELL; SUPPLY POINT SYSTEMS; SUPPLY POINT SYSTEMS LIMITED (PART OF MEDIWELL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 3 May 2022 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011314-2022
- 15 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031327-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/Start.do?mode=1
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=Trust
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=health+agencies
- http://online.hscni.net/?s=hospitals
- http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-it-
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx
- http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/acutetrustlisting.aspx
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/publicbodies/
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-ofdefence

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