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Capital Purchase of EMG and EEG Machines

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Nov 2025 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Nov 2025 at 10:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Nov 2025 at 10:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the capital purchase of Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. The procurement was undertaken under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 due to extreme and unavoidable urgency, driven by the need to bring clinical services back in-house rapidly after a contract termination. The contract was awarded to OPTIMA MEDICAL LIMITED, a large supplier based in Guildford, UK. The procurement, which falls under the medical equipment industry category, was completed with the contract being signed on 18 November 2025, with the goods delivery period scheduled between 19 and 30 November 2025. This procurement process reflects the urgent need to maintain compatibility with existing equipment and IT infrastructure, with a total contract value of £143,671.09 (gross).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of specialised medical equipment, especially those capable of rapid mobilization and delivery under urgent conditions. Companies with expertise in providing equipment that meets stringent technical and compatibility requirements will find this tender relevant. The direct award method, driven by urgency, underscores the importance of having pre-existing relationships and capabilities in place to swiftly meet the needs of major healthcare providers like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering complex medical solutions on tight deadlines will find themselves well-positioned to secure such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Purchase of EMG and EEG Machines

Notice Description

Electromyography and Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. Electromyography and Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. To be awarded under the provisions of paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 23 (Extreme and Unavoidable Urgency) to protect patient services. The Trust has been required to bring the related clinical services back in house at pace due to the termination of the contract with the previous provider of the related clinical services.

Procurement Information

Electromyography and Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. To be awarded under the provisions of paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 23 (Extreme and Unavoidable Urgency) to protect patient services. The Trust has been required to bring the related clinical services back in house at pace due to the termination of the contract with the previous provider of the related clinical services. In addition to the Extreme and Unavoidable urgency, the award to this supplier is required for compatibility with existing equipment and IT Infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074649-2025
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
Direct award
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
£119,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£119,725 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Leanne Wingrove
Contact Email
leanne.wingrove@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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