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21 May 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with the collaborative support of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, titled "Maxwell extraction system", falls under the industry category of specialist optical instruments and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This process is at the award stage, with a contract successfully signed on 1st April 2025, and active from 2nd April 2025 to 1st April 2026. The procurement method used was direct, specifically below the threshold without competition, and the overarching legal framework is the UKPGA 2023/54. The total contract value is £22,401.29, with the gross amount at £18,667.74. The use of a direct procurement method suggests a streamlined process aimed at rapid fulfilment of specific needs.

This tender offers businesses an opportunity for growth, specifically those engaged in the supply of specialist optical instruments or related goods. Firms with capabilities in providing high-quality scientific equipment could find advantageous partnerships within the healthcare sector. The procurement of a Promega Maxwell extraction system service contract, awarded to Promega UK, highlights the prospects for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those recognised as VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), to contribute to essential public health infrastructures and leverage NHS partnerships for broader market exposure. Businesses in relevant fields should consider similar strategic procurement processes to expand their reach and establish themselves as key suppliers in essential industry services.

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Notice Title

Maxwell extraction system

Notice Description

12-month Promega Maxwell extraction system service contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023657-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,667 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 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

Promega UK

Further Information

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