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Automated dispensing system

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Buyer Address: Bretten Hall, Antrim Area Hospital, Bush Road, Antrim, UKN0D, BT41 2RL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: diane.trimble@northerntrust.hscni.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
157600.0 GBP
Published
10 Mar 2026, 16:13
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
20 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2031, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
33100000 - Medical equipments
Region
n/a
Awarded To
PILLPACPLUS LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The intended contract is for the procurement of a Pill Pac Plus machine, consumables and servicing by Northern Health and Social Care trust

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Automated dispensing system ( Pill Pac Plus)

Raw Notice JSON

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