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Histopathology Scanner Purchase

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Oct 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Histopathology Scanner was conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust acting as the procuring entity. This process, identified by the title "Histopathology Scanner Purchase," falls under the medical equipment industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and it reached the award stage, with the contract having been active from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd October 2025. The contract's legal basis was under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and it was signed on 22nd September 2025. The main supplier awarded was HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS UK LIMITED.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those that provide goods, as the procurement category was classified as such. Large-scale companies, particularly those capable of supplying complex medical apparatus like Histopathology Scanners, would find this contract type and procurement approach advantageous due to the direct award without competition. Businesses engaged in similar procurements or seeking collaboration with central government public authorities, such as NHS Trusts, would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities, potentially leveraging their experience in medical equipment markets for future contracts.

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Notice Title

Histopathology Scanner Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of Histopathology Scanner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d73c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069786-2025
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 22 Oct 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
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

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
B4 6NH
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

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

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