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01 Jul 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust serving as the procuring entity. This contract, titled "HRD Testing Consumables," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically blood-testing reagents, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract period from 1st July 2025 to 1st December 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold without competition, with the contract having been signed on 19th May 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is Life Technologies Limited (ThermoFisher Scientific).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in medical and diagnostic supplies, particularly those specialising in test consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from engaging in similar procurement activities in the future, providing innovative solutions in healthcare technology. As the procurement method did not involve competition, understanding such frameworks could give businesses insights into future direct award opportunities, enabling growth in the public healthcare sector. Engaging with entities like ThermoFisher can also provide networking and collaborative opportunities within the NHS system.

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Notice Title

HRD Testing Consumables

Notice Description

This is the service for the provision of consumables for HRD testing offered by ThermoFisher.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036486-2025
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

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£274,023 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 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

Life Technologies Limited (ThermoFisher Scientific)

Further Information

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