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Service contract renewal - Avidity Science Ltd

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involves the renewal of a service contract with Avidity Science Ltd for endoscopic washers, alongside discounted consumables. This falls under the services category, with the procurement classified as "direct" and conducted below the threshold without competition. Located at Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, this public authority has completed the contract, effective from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £35,988.48. Relevant procurement activities were finalised by 28 October 2025, and the overall process adheres to UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialised in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in contract administration. While competition wasn't utilised this time, future renewals or expansions may present open opportunities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to Avidity Science, which is both an SME and a VCSE, would find this contract within their reach, especially firms capable of providing competitive pricing strategies for consumables or enhanced service components for healthcare equipment.

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Notice Title

Service contract renewal - Avidity Science Ltd

Notice Description

This service relates to the service contract renewal and discounted consumables for the endscopic washers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068764-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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

AVIDITY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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