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Osmometer Upgrade 6 Year Service Contract - Advanced Instruments Ltd

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Nov 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Osmometer Upgrade 6 Year Service Contract - Advanced Instruments Ltd" was managed by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority located at Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham. The procurement falls under the services category and involves contract administration services. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition." The key contract dates include the signing on 9 September 2025, with active status commencing from 10 September 2025, and concluding on 9 October 2025. The complete award stage as of 20 November 2025 marks the finalisation of this process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare and scientific instrument sectors to engage in long-term service contracts. Specifically, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical upgrades for medical equipment would find such contracts appealing, especially those that can offer bespoke service arrangements over several years. By participating in such procurements, businesses can leverage their expertise to secure stable revenue streams and strengthen their position within the healthcare sector supply chain in the UK.

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Notice Title

Osmometer Upgrade 6 Year Service Contract - Advanced Instruments Ltd

Notice Description

This service relates to the six year Osmometer Upgrade contract provided by Advanced Instruments Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e59a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075710-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 9 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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