Scope
Reference
PR-3298
Description
Pharmacy robots, automated cabinets, aseptic isolators, software
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48921000 - Automation system
- 44521100 - Locks
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 October 2025
Engagement process description
Engagement has commenced and will be conducted through meetings/in-person discussions /telephone with potential primary providers who can supply Pharmacy Automated Solutions. The engagement exercise aims to establish the following:
a. Developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement;
b. Designing the award criteria;
c. Preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents;
d. Identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods and/or services required;
e. Identifying likely contractual terms;
Interested parties, please reach out to Adam Spence adam.spence@htepg.com to schedule a meeting.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 November 2025
Contracting authority
Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RAJ
Nether Mayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Customer Care
Telephone: 01268 524900
Email: customercare@htepg.com
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
HealthTrust Europe LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: On 11th August 2021, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) published a contract notice for procurement partner services. HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) was selected to provide these services under the MSE Framework, including access to HTE's public sector frameworks. HTE is now conducting this procurement exercise as part of its services to the Customers under the MSE Framework.
- Companies House: OC358224
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Customer Care
Telephone: 08458875000
Email: customercare@htepg.com
Website: https://www.healthtrusteurope.com/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham