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Waiver - UHB_HGS - Appleton Woods Ltd - Capital purchase of UV microscope at Heartlands Hospital

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 09:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the capital purchase of a UV microscope at Heartlands Hospital. This contract, awarded to Appleton Woods Ltd, falls under the category of ultraviolet medical devices and has been classified as a procurement of goods. The procurement was conducted via a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract, associated with indirect immunofluorescence clinical laboratory results in Immunology, spans from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £50,158.80 gross. The Trust, located in Birmingham, carried out this procurement under its legal basis 2023/54, and it is now in the award stage.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical laboratory equipment and technology. Companies that can provide cutting-edge scientific equipment and solutions could leverage this type of procurement to grow their market presence and establish relationships with large public institutions like NHS Foundation Trusts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in government contracts and capable of accommodating specialised medical needs, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. Additionally, this contract reflects the potential for smaller companies to engage in direct procurement processes without competition, further facilitating their growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_HGS - Appleton Woods Ltd - Capital purchase of UV microscope at Heartlands Hospital

Notice Description

This service relates to the capital purchase of UV microscope for production of indirect immunofluorescence clinical laboratory results in Immunology at Heartlands Hospital by Appleton Woods Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2026
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

33158300 - Ultraviolet medical devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,799 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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

APPLETON WOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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