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Ventilators Accessories - Aquilant Ltd

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Nov 2025 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of ventilator accessories was led by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, operating through the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative. The tender titled "Ventilators Accessories - Aquilant Ltd" focuses on acquiring critical spare parts for ventilators. Categorised under the industry for medical goods, this procurement took place in Birmingham, in the region of West Midlands (UKG31), United Kingdom. The process utilised a direct procurement method, described as "Below threshold - without competition," and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £27,658.20 inclusive of VAT, was officially signed on 26th October 2025 and will be effective from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment and supplies, particularly those experienced in providing parts and accessories for critical care devices like ventilators. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as companies with a focus on healthcare services, could find significant growth potential by engaging in such procurement processes. The successful supplier for this contract, AQUILANT LIMITED, exemplifies the type of business that could prosper by delivering high-quality goods meeting NHS specifications. Businesses that can offer reliable supply chains and specialist products in the medical goods category are well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ventilators Accessories - Aquilant Ltd

Notice Description

This service relates to the critical spare parts purchase for ventilators, provided by Aquilant Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077587-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39714100 - Ventilators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,048 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

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
B4 6NH
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

AQUILANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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