Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Biochrom - Medicine, D&T, Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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19 Dec 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of medical equipment for Medicine, Diagnostics & Therapeutics, Newborn Screening, and Biochemical Genetics from BIOCHROM LIMITED. This contract, identified as "Waiver - BWC_RQ3", operates within the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on medical equipment. The procurement followed the direct method below threshold, without competition, and is now in its completed stage. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2026, within the region of Birmingham, UK. Key participants include Melisa Charlesagwu, the contact point for the procurement collaborative based on Steelhouse Lane.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) like BIOCHROM LIMITED, which has been engaged as the supplier. Businesses specialising in the supply of medical equipment and technologies stand well-suited to compete in such markets, as demand for innovative diagnostic and therapeutic equipment remains high. Such tenders highlight the chance for similar businesses to gain a foothold in public sector contracts, particularly within the healthcare industry, fostering further development and business expansion.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Biochrom - Medicine, D&T, Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics

Notice Description

This service relates to the purchase of Medicine, D&T, Newborn Screening & Biochemical Genetics equipment by Biochrom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084795-2025
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
£28,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's 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
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOCHROM LIMITED

Further Information

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