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Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA - TCS Biosciences Ltd

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Nov 2025 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA" in the goods category. This direct procurement without competition involved the acquisition of human blood plasma from TCS Biosciences Ltd, located in Buckingham, United Kingdom. The contract was active from 8th September 2025 to 7th October 2025, with the process reaching completion by 20th November 2025. The procurement was governed under legal framework 2023/54. This initiative was designated under a public authority central government classification, with an overall contract value of £29,627.00, grossing £35,552.40.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those dealing with human plasma or similar products. As this procurement utilised a direct method without competitive bidding, businesses with niche expertise or unique offerings that align with healthcare sector needs are ideally positioned. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find particularly strategic opportunities, as evidenced by the selection of TCS Biosciences Ltd, which operates as an SME. Companies looking to collaborate with major healthcare organisations like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust could leverage this type of procurement activity to establish long-term relationships and gain prestigious clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA - TCS Biosciences Ltd

Notice Description

This service relates to the Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e542
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075587-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141570 - Human blood

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,627 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Oct 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
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

TCS BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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