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Centrifuge, Vacuum Pumps, Filters and Freezone Cart for Research Study

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Nov 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Centrifuge, Vacuum Pumps, Filters and Freezone Cart for Research Study," led by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on supplying medical equipment. This tender falls under the goods category and was conducted directly without competition, categorised below the threshold. The process involves the award stage, with Fischer Scientific being the selected supplier. Key dates include the contract start date of 30th June 2025 and an end date of 29th June 2027. The Trust, located in Birmingham, operates under the public authority central government scheme in the UKG31 region.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment to gain a foothold in the public sector health market, even though this specific procurement was concluded without competition. Companies with large-scale delivery capabilities, like Fischer Scientific, are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders within the healthcare industry. This type of direct procurement can provide a stable platform for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio with government contracts, highlighting the importance of building robust relationships with institutions like the NHS Foundation Trust for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Centrifuge, Vacuum Pumps, Filters and Freezone Cart for Research Study

Notice Description

Centrifuge, Vacuum Pumps, Filters and Freezone Cart for Research Study including 2 year support contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070370-2025
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
£12,491 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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

FISCHER SCIENTIFIC

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