Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-fb0f-7172-9052-5933eb8b276a/the-supply-of-pharmacy-robotic-automated-dispensing-systems-multi-supplier-nat closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Supply of Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems - Multi Supplier National Framework Agreement [The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £1 to £74,100,000 Published 28 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 12 Jun 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Contract Reference: F/041/PDS/16/SR - A National Framework Agreement for Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Systems The Countess of Chester Hospital (COCH) Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) wishes to award a mulit supplier framework agreement for the provision Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing Systems that can be utilised by NHS bodies and other public bodies. The framework agreement will allow NHS authorities and other public bodies to procure a Pharmacy Robotic Automated Dispensing System. Automated robotic systems improve the accuracy, safety, speed and efficiency of medication dispensing. They decrease human touch in bar coding, packaging, storing and dispensing unit dose medications. Storage and order picking can be done in a fraction of the time of manual processes. This helps increase pharmacy staff efficiency and provides documentation for regulatory compliance. In summary the Pharmacy Automation framework will help hospitals eliminate the opportunity for medication errors during packaging and dispensing, ultimately increasing patient safety. This framework will be a multi supplier framework and as such the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Procurement Services team will offer the following Mini Competition routes: Route 1: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Services Team will carry out a mini competition process in line with organisation requirements on the client's behalf inviting all suppliers on the framework to take part. Route 2: The Client Organisation will run the mini competition inviting all suppliers on the framework to take part. Please download and view the Invitation to Tender and Appendix 1. Ensure you can meet all the Pre-Requisites listed in Schedule C before completing your bid. If you are satisfied you can meet all pre-requisites, register on the portal and complete the Invitation to Tender and return. The deadline for submitting clarification questions about this tender is Wednesday 7th June 2017 at 13:00 hours The deadline for submitting a response to this tender is Monday 12th June at 11:00 hours Additional information: The values specified are the maximum potential values. The contract start and end dates are for indicative purposes only. Read full description ## CPV classification Automation system Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e982b915-6881-4d2c-b0ea-ccbb3c7d605f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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