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Waiver - UHB_HGS - Midco Print and Packaging Ltd - Clinical Chemistry Barcodes

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Midco Print and Packaging Ltd for providing clinical chemistry barcodes, which are crucial for labelling patient specimens. This public procurement process, identified by "ocds-h6vhtk-061403," falls under the 'goods' category and is classified within 'Clinical products' (CPV: 33698000). The procurement was completed using a direct method due to being below threshold levels, thereby proceeding without competition. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation reflects a central government public authority. The contract period is from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with the contract being active, valued at £58,617.10 gross. The process was completed with the award notice published on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare supply chain, focusing on clinical product manufacturing and supply. The absence of competition, due to the direct award nature of the contract, highlights unique opportunities for businesses that can provide niche or specialised products like clinical barcodes. SMEs or ventures looking to target public sector contracts within the healthcare industry in the United Kingdom would benefit from understanding such procurement channels. The contract with Midco Print and Packaging Ltd, which itself is a small or medium-sized enterprise, demonstrates the practical feasibility of securing such engagements in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_HGS - Midco Print and Packaging Ltd - Clinical Chemistry Barcodes

Notice Description

This service relates to the barcodes which are used to label patient specimens by Midco Print and Packaging Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008872-2026
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

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,847 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

MIDCO PRINT AND PACKAGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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