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Purchase of EEG Machine

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Oct 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an EEG Machine intended for Heartlands Hospital. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement falls within the medical equipment industry category. The process, identified by the tender ID C398615, reached the award stage on 31st October 2025. It employed a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition,” highlighting an approach tailored for specific needs. The contract was signed on 12th September 2025, with a contract period from 21st October 2025 to 31st October 2025, and an overall value of £24,265.91, excluding VAT.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those capable of delivering state-of-the-art EEG machines. Large-scale suppliers, similar to OPTIMA MEDICAL LIMITED, who won this award, are well-suited to meet the requirements given the procurement method that favours direct and efficient fulfilment. There is a notable opportunity for businesses that can quickly align resources and products with the detailed needs of central government entities like healthcare trusts in the UK, further enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of EEG Machine

Notice Description

Purchase of EEG Machine for Heartlands Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d829
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070144-2025
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
£24,265 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 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
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

OPTIMA MEDICAL

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