---
title: "BD Robot service contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# BD Robot service contract

Buyer: SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589ea

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## Summary

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust in Belfast, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "BD Robot service contract." This contract, under the industry category of services and focusing on industrial robots and IT equipment maintenance, aims at maintaining and supporting the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System at the Ulster Pharmacy Department. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD, reflecting its unique capability to provide the required services. The contract is valued at £180,000 gross and is set to commence on 26th September 2025 and end on 1st October 2030, with a milestone for the future signature date scheduled for 24th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the maintenance and support of automated dispensing systems, particularly those with expertise in industrial robots and IT equipment. Companies with a proven track record in these areas stand to benefit from the potential business growth that comes with a long-term service contract. Additionally, businesses should be aware of the importance of strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, as demonstrated by the direct award to BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING UK LTD, to secure similar procurement opportunities in niche technological sectors. The contract is managed under the devolved regulations applicable to Northern Ireland, which could be an aspect of interest to companies operating within this regulatory environment.

## Notice

The service contract is required to maintain and support the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System at the Ulster Pharmacy Department for five years

### Procurement Information

The Robot System was supplied by BD and as such, can only be maintained by BD. The service contract is required to maintain and support the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System at the Ulster Pharmacy Department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050748-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT16 1RH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Dundonald |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots
- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 09:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050748-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049553-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050748-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049553-2025
  18th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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