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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Azenta UK Ltd - 8-Channel decapper, tube picker & 2D tube scanner

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in association with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, involves the acquisition of a sophisticated instrument set from Azenta UK Ltd, which includes an 8-Channel decapper, tube picker, and 2D tube scanner. Categorised under medical equipment, this procurement primarily focuses on supporting accredited testing services. Although the process, marked by its direct procurement method without competition, is now complete with the contract signed on 26 November 2025, it represents a significant contribution to the UK's healthcare industry within the West Midlands (UKG31) region. Associated with a gross amount of £36,867.78, the contract spans from 27 November 2025 to 26 November 2026.

This contract provides potential growth opportunities for SMEs engaging in specialised medical equipment manufacturing and supply, demonstrating an apparent focus on high-quality, niche products that streamline healthcare operations. Its classification as a below-threshold procurement process indicates a preference for efficient and targeted supplier engagement. Businesses with expertise in providing or developing advanced laboratory and medical instruments, particularly those focusing on automated and accuracy-enhancing solutions, would have been well-suited for this engagement. Although Azenta UK Ltd., an SME demonstrating significant capabilities and expertise in this sector, won the contract, similar opportunities could enable further business expansion for companies offering comparable innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Azenta UK Ltd - 8-Channel decapper, tube picker & 2D tube scanner

Notice Description

This service relates to the purchase of an instrument used in accredited testing by Azenta UK Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084411-2025
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,723 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 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

AZENTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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