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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of reagents required for cancer services. The procurement, titled "Cancer Reagents Service," falls under the goods category and was managed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement activity primarily spanned from 1st July 2025 to 1st December 2025, with a contract signed on 19th May 2025. Located in Birmingham, UK, the procurement aligns with the public authority central government industry classification and was conducted to support healthcare services within the Birmingham and Solihull region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in the supply of chemical reagents or similar goods. The direct procurement method indicates streamlined processes that could favour businesses capable of providing specialised products swiftly and efficiently. Suppliers like Integrated DNA Technologies, who secured the contract, highlight the potential for niche businesses to engage with and expand within the public healthcare sector. Companies in the chemical industry, especially those offering innovative solutions in medical reagents, are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities within the healthcare framework.

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Notice Title

Cancer Reagents Service

Notice Description

This for the provision of Reagents required for Cancer Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036503-2025
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

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£395,613 £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

Integrated DNA Technologies

Further Information

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