---
title: "BD CATO Licence Fee."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069781"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# BD CATO Licence Fee.

Buyer: LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069781

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## Summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the BD CATO Licence Fee under the services category. The tender, identified by "043837-2026", involved a direct procurement method without competition, as it was deemed below the threshold. This specialised software, essential for the Pharmacy Aseptic Manufacturing Unit, will continue to be serviced and licensed by the current supplier, Becton Dickinson Austria GmbH. The contract was awarded on 15th April 2026, with the service period extending from 15th May 2026 to 14th May 2027. The gross contract value is £25,776.52, highlighting its strategic importance for hospital operations in Liverpool, UK.

This procurement contract presents significant business opportunities for companies involved in specialised software and related services, especially those capable of offering support and maintenance for critical health service systems. Businesses similar in scale to Becton Dickinson, which are familiar with high-demand hospital software solutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement landscapes. Additionally, enterprises skilled in developing and managing software licenses, particularly for administrative and license management, can explore potential collaborations or prepare to meet future tender requirements in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Only Becton Dickinson Austria GmbH provides maintenance, servicing, and licensing for this specialised software, used in the Pharmacy Aseptic Manufacturing Unit since the hospital's opening. The supplier was selected during the New Hospital transition as part of a capital purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043837-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L9 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Fazakerley West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043837-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043837-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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