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UNIMED ELETRODES - Provision of Electrodes

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jul 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government, has completed a procurement process titled "UNIMED ELECTRODES - Provision of Electrodes." This contract, concerning the supply of electrodes, is classified within the goods category, specifically targeting the medical equipment industry. The process was executed through a direct procurement method, below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without open competition. The tender, located in Birmingham, was initiated at the planning stage and reached its award stage in April 2025, with the contract signed on the 28th of April 2025. The contract's value is set at approximately £44,986, effective from 29th April 2025 to 28th April 2026. This initiative aims to provide clinically superior and cost-effective electrode supplies.

This tender provides growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying medical electrodes. Businesses focusing on innovation in medical technology and operational cost efficiency could find significant opportunities by engaging with similar procurement processes. The contract awarded to UNIMED ELECTRODE SUPPLIES LTD, an SME based in Surrey, demonstrates the value of niche specialization and competitive pricing in securing government contracts, offering a strategic pathway for SMEs seeking to expand their presence in public health and government markets.

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Notice Title

UNIMED ELETRODES - Provision of Electrodes

Notice Description

This is the service for the provision of electrodes which were clinically superior and cost effective.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043326-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711140 - Electrodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIMED ELECTRODE SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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