Pharmacy Automated Solutions

{
  "id": "028473-2026",
  "tag": [
    "awardUpdate",
    "contractUpdate"
  ],
  "date": "2026-03-27T12:14:12Z",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06766b",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-FTS-178731",
    "name": "HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) Acting On Behalf of Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust"
  },
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    {
      "id": "028473-2026-SF052849-1",
      "title": "Pharmacy Automated Solutions",
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        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-178732",
          "name": "AEA SRL"
        },
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-178733",
          "name": "ARX Ltd"
        },
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-178734",
          "name": "Avantec Healthcare Limited"
        },
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-178735",
          "name": "Envair Ltd"
        },
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-178736",
          "name": "GPI SpA"
        },
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-178737",
          "name": "Medicine Collection Limited (T/A MedPoint)"
        },
        {
          "id": "GB-FTS-178738",
          "name": "Mediwell Systems"
        }
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        "description": "The Framework Agreement supplies Pharmacy Automated Solutions,\nwhich includes robotics and automated equipment suitable for ward use and pharmacies. The framework agreement has nine lots:\nLot 1 – Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System\nLot 2- Ward Based Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets\nLot 2A – Pharmacy and Ward Based Automated Collection Units\nLot 3 – Automated Pharmacy Packaging Solutions\nLot 4 – Point of Care Dispensing Solution Hardware\nLot 5A – Robotic Aseptic Compounding System\nLot 5B – Automated Aseptic Medical Software and Tracking Systems\nLot 5C – Aseptic Cabinets/Isolators",
        "contractPeriod": {
          "durationInDays": 360
        }
      }
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        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UK"
          }
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      }
    ],
    "title": "Pharmacy Automated Solutions",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "32014L0024",
      "scheme": "CELEX"
    },
    "techniques": {
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        "periodRationale": "Utilities notices - In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years"
      }
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    "classification": {
      "id": "48921000",
      "scheme": "CPV",
      "description": "Automation system"
    },
    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
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        "locality": "Edgbaston, Birmingham",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "19 George Road"
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        "url": "https://healthtrusteurope.ukp.app.jaggaer.com"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) Acting On Behalf of Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Adam Spence",
        "email": "adam.spence@htepg.com",
        "telephone": "+44 08458875000"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-178732",
      "name": "AEA SRL",
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        "locality": "ANGELI DI ROSORA",
        "postalCode": "60030",
        "countryName": "Italy",
        "streetAddress": "VIA FIUME. 16"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.loccioni.com",
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "m.bastianelli@loccioni.com"
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      "id": "GB-FTS-178733",
      "name": "ARX Ltd",
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        "locality": "St Albans",
        "postalCode": "AL1 1XB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Unit 10 North Orbital Commercial Park, Napsbury Lane"
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      "name": "Avantec Healthcare Limited",
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        "locality": "Lancing",
        "postalCode": "Bn15 8TG",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Marlborough Road"
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    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-178735",
      "name": "Envair Ltd",
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        "region": "UK",
        "locality": "Heywood",
        "postalCode": "OL10 2TT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Unit B11 Heywood Distribution Park"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://envairtechnology.com/",
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      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Envair Ltd"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "sales@envair.co.uk"
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    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-178736",
      "name": "GPI SpA",
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      "address": {
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        "locality": "Trento",
        "postalCode": "38123",
        "countryName": "Italy",
        "streetAddress": "Via Ragazzi del '99 nr. 13"
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      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "GPI SpA"
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      "contactPoint": {
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      "id": "GB-FTS-178737",
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        "supplier"
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      "address": {
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        "locality": "Kirkcaldy",
        "postalCode": "KY2 5JY",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Unit 6 Katherine Park, Katherine Street"
      },
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      },
      "contactPoint": {
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      "name": "Mediwell Systems",
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        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UK",
        "locality": "Rugby",
        "postalCode": "CV21 1DZ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Unit B Swift Park, Swift Valley Industrial Estate"
      },
      "details": {
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      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Mediwell Systems"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "sales@mediwell.co.uk"
      }
    },
    {
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      "name": "HealthTrust Europe",
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        "reviewBody"
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      "address": {
        "locality": "Birmingham",
        "postalCode": "B15 1NU",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "George Road 19"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "HealthTrust Europe"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-178740",
      "name": "Legal Department Health Trust Europe",
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        "locality": "Edgbaston, Birmingham",
        "postalCode": "B15 1NU",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "George Road 19"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Legal Department Health Trust Europe"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-FTS-178741",
      "name": "Health Trust Europe",
      "roles": [
        "reviewContactPoint"
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      "address": {
        "locality": "Edgbaston, Birmingham",
        "postalCode": "B15 1NU",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "George Road 19"
      },
      "identifier": {
        "legalName": "Health Trust Europe"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "adam.spence@htepg.com"
      }
    }
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  "language": "en",
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      "id": "028473-2026-SF052849-1",
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        {
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            "description": "Automation system"
          },
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              "region": "UK"
            }
          ]
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      "title": "Pharmacy Automated Solutions",
      "value": {
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        "currency": "GBP"
      },
      "period": {
        "durationInDays": 360
      },
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      "awardID": "028473-2026-SF052849-1",
      "amendments": [
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          "id": "1",
          "rationale": "Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: This modification is made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(e) (non?substantial modification) and Regulation 72(1)(c) (unforeseen circumstances) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.\nThe modification relates to an extension of the term of the existing framework agreement by 12 months. The extension does not involve any change to the scope, nature or original design of the framework, nor does it introduce any new requirements or contractual terms. There is no material change to the economic balance of the framework in favour of participating suppliers. The modification is therefore considered to be non?substantial for the purposes of Regulation 72(1)(e).\nThe need for the extension arises from circumstances which could not reasonably have been foreseen at the time the framework was established, including operational and market factors affecting the continued availability of compliant procurement routes. Without an extension to the framework, contracting authorities would be exposed to a risk of disruption and inefficiency in meeting ongoing requirements.\nA change of contractor, or allowing the framework to lapse without extension, would give rise to significant inconvenience and duplication of cost. Contracting authorities would be required to make alternative interim arrangements, resulting in additional administrative burden, increased cost and potential delay. Suppliers would likewise incur unnecessary and duplicative costs, and there would be an increased risk of fragmented procurement activity. In addition, certain suppliers would be unable to access the market in the absence of a compliant procurement route, resulting in suppliers being effectively locked out and a restriction on lawful market access.\nThe extension is limited to a period of 12 months only, does not alter the overall competitive position of the framework, and is not intended to avoid or delay competition. The modification ensures continuity and stability for public bodies while maintaining existing market access arrangements on the terms originally established.\nFor these reasons, the modification is permitted under Regulation 72(1)(e) and Regulation 72(1)(c) and is published by way of this modification notice in accordance with the transparency requirements of the Regulations.",
          "description": "This modification is to extend the contract for an additional 12 months making it a total of 60 months. The value remains at £170000000.00"
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      "dateSigned": "2022-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
      "periodRationale": "Utilities notices - In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years"
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