Scope
Description
An electronic procurement and ordering solution to be integrated within our pharmacy operations. PowerGate enables automated ordering, electronic invoicing, and supplier integration, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of the pharmacy procurement process.
Why PowerGate (GHX)?
Supported by MPSC: Fully supported and recommended by MPSC for pharmacy procurement digital integration.
Industry Standard: Adopted by over 95% of NHS trusts, demonstrating proven reliability and national alignment.
Efficiency Improvements: Automates ordering and e-invoicing, reducing daily processing time by an estimated 30–40% and enabling staff to focus on clinical and high-value tasks.
Addresses Current Limitations: Our current system allows automated ordering for only one wholesaler; all other orders require manual processing (3–4 hours of Band 5 technician time daily), increasing both workload and error risk.
Cost Overview: £9,000 for implementation and first-year subscription, followed by £4,500 annually from year two onward.
Contract 1. POWERGATE PHARMACY
Supplier
Contract value
- £18,000 excluding VAT
- £21,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
16 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 March 2026 to 27 February 2027
- Possible extension to 28 February 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
NA
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79980000 - Subscription services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
GHX UK LTD
The Bradfield Centre 184 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge
CB4 0GA
United Kingdom
Email: contracts@ghxeurope.com
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. POWERGATE PHARMACY
Contracting authority
North London NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMP-5392-DVTW
St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London
London
NW1 0PE
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government