EOECPH Dynamic Purchasing System for Pharmacy Automation Solutions
Original notice title
United Kingdom-Fulbourn: Automation system
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
50 / 100
Risk factors
The DPS does not guarantee any contracts; all work is subject to mini-competitions.
Many suppliers may join, leading to high competition for specific contracts.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
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Overview
Strong opportunityKey Facts
- GBP 40M estimated value
- Supplies contract
- 1 lot
- Supply of pharmacy automation solutions including ward automation (automated carts), full pack robots, unit dose robots, secured controlled access systems, prescription kiosks, medication dispensing carts, aseptic compounding software, and bespoke pharmacy technology.
- DPS is useable by a wide range of public sector healthcare bodies across the UK.
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This notice announces a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for pharmacy automation solutions established by the East of England NHS Collaborative Hub. The DPS covers a wide range of automation systems for healthcare settings and is open to a broad set of public sector bodies across the UK. Suppliers can join at any time until November 2030, and individual contracts are awarded via mini-competitions. The estimated total value is £40,000,000, but this is a ceiling; no guaranteed spend. The DPS is divided into categories including ward automation, robots, dispensing carts, aseptic compounding software, and bespoke solutions. The deadline for initial applications is 12 November 2030, but the DPS remains open throughout its 10-year duration.
Risks
The DPS does not guarantee any contracts; all work is subject to mini-competitions.
Many suppliers may join, leading to high competition for specific contracts.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
No procurement documents available
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Suppliers must be able to provide one or more of the listed categories of pharmacy automation.
- DPS is open to all qualified suppliers with no limit on number.
- Suppliers may join at any time during the DPS lifetime until the final deadline.
Buyer
Name
East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub c/o West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Fulbourn, GBR
Website
Lots (1)
Lot 1
EOECPH Dynamic Purchasing System for Pharmacy Automation Solutions
A single DPS covering multiple categories of pharmacy automation solutions for healthcare. The DPS is open to all qualifying suppliers, and contracts will be awarded through mini-competitions.
GBP 40M
Estimated value
Category
Deadline
Value note
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 26 Oct 2020
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 511772-2020
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
50 / 100
Risk factors
The DPS does not guarantee any contracts; all work is subject to mini-competitions.
Many suppliers may join, leading to high competition for specific contracts.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications