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Skin Tissue for Tissue Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Sep 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this contract was initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Skin Tissue for Tissue Services," pertains to the provision of cryopreserved skin as part of the healthcare goods industry. The procurement followed a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and has reached the completion stage. The award was made to Hospital Innovations, a large-scale supplier, on 22nd August 2025, with the contract active until 22nd September 2025. The contract, worth approximately £36,797 with a gross value of £44,156.40, was signed on 22nd August 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in supplying medical and healthcare goods, especially those focusing on specialised products like tissue services. Although this particular contract was awarded directly, it demonstrates potential demand within the public healthcare sector that businesses can capitalise on. Companies with expertise in producing or distributing healthcare components, particularly in regions close to Birmingham, might find similar future opportunities rewarding. These enterprises can benefit from establishing connections with public sector buyers like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust to leverage future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Skin Tissue for Tissue Services

Notice Description

Cryopreserved skin for Tissue Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053489-2025
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

33141560 - Human organs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,797 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 30 days
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 Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
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

HOSPITAL INNOVATIONS

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