---
title: "Automated dispensing system - Pill Pac Plus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Automated dispensing system - Pill Pac Plus

Buyer: NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666a5

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has concluded with the award of a contract for an Automated Dispensing System, Pill Pac Plus. This process falls under the industry category of medical equipment and maintenance services, tailored for central government needs and regulated by Northern Irish devolved regulations. Pill Pac Plus is the selected system due to its unique capability to dispense clozapine, meeting the trust's specific technical requirements. The procurement was completed through a direct award process, justified by the absence of competition for technical reasons, with a contract period starting on 21st March 2026 and ending on 28th February 2031. The procurement method followed the guidelines of the Procurement Act 2023, and the contract is valued at £157,600. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Antrim, was the key buying organisation, while the supplier was PILLPACPLUS LTD, based in Ballymena.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for enterprises that specialise in innovative medical dispensing technologies, particularly those capable of providing specialised solutions that align with specific health trust requirements. Companies operating within the pharmaceutical or medical equipment manufacturing sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like PILLPACPLUS LTD, which can deliver niche solutions efficiently, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct award process, justified by the unique capabilities required, reflects the trust's interest in solutions that are both technically advanced and operationally straightforward, presenting a clear market opportunity for businesses with a focus on innovation in medical dispensing technologies.

## Notice

The intended contract is for the procurement of a Pill Pac Plus machine, consumables and servicing by Northern Health and Social Care trust

### Procurement Information

A direct award under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 is justified under Schedule 5, paragraph 6 (absence of competition for technical reasons). Pill Pac Plus is the machine that meets the trust's technical requirement to only dispense clozapine. Other options are either significantly more expensive or too complex for the task required. Therefore, only one supplier is technically capable of meeting the requirement, and direct award is permitted under Section 41 because a Schedule 5 justification applies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026074-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,600 |
| Contracts value | £157,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 2RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Springfarm |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PILLPACPLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026074-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021488-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021478-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026074-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021488-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021478-2026
  10th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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