Award

Defibrillators

HOUSING 21

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Award

22 Apr 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by HOUSING 21, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, focuses on the supply of defibrillators. The tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically medical devices, and is titled "Defibrillators". The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the UK threshold, thus avoiding a competitive process, as per the Procurement Act Section 87 (2). The contract was awarded on 1st April 2025 to SAFELINCS Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The contract details notice was published on 22nd April 2025, and the procurement stage has moved to completion, with the contract active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers of medical goods, especially those capable of providing high-quality defibrillators in line with safety and reliability standards. SMEs like SAFELINCS Limited, which have established distribution capabilities and experience in fulfilling similar contracts, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Additionally, businesses with expertise in efficiently managing below-threshold contracts can leverage this opportunity to secure government contracts without the need for extensive competition, facilitating business growth through reliable public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Defibrillators

Notice Description

Award is supported by quotes from a local list as the value falls below the UK Threshold award (Procurement Act Section 87 (2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016327-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33182100 - Defibrillator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@housing21.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFELINCS

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