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06 May 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "LaCaR Reagents for cancer service" was awarded to LaCAR MDx Technologies by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with procurement carried out by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust under the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative. This process, focused on providing blood-testing reagents, falls within the healthcare industry category and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UKG31). The procurement method was "direct" and classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The procurement stage is complete, with the contract valued at £49,301.88 (gross amount £59,162.26), running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the medical and laboratory supply sectors, particularly those specialising in blood-testing reagents and other diagnostic tools. Large-scale suppliers, like LaCAR MDx Technologies, with capability in swiftly delivering validated reagent kits, would be well-suited for similar contracts, especially where the procurement process allows for direct award without competitive tendering. Leveraging such contracts could aid in establishing partnerships within the NHS system or expanding business offerings in the healthcare sector. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions with efficient turnaround times are likely to find ample opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Title

LaCaR Reagents for cancer service

Notice Description

The kit has been validated in house and replaces the previous analysis done by Agena as offers a faster TAT to deliver results within 5 calendar days directly from blood.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050cf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019029-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,301 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
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

LaCAR MDx Technologies

Further Information

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