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Waiver - UHB_HGS - Howard Handling Ltd - Purchase of Bed Handler

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which recently awarded a contract titled "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Howard Handling Ltd - Purchase of Bed Handler" to Howard Handling Ltd. This procurement falls under the "goods" industry category and is specifically related to traction or suspension devices for medical beds. The procurement method used was a direct approach with no competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 24th October 2025, and is set to last from 27th October 2025 to 27th October 2045. The location is Birmingham, United Kingdom, with the awarding stage completed. The procurement is regulated under UK legislation referenced as 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment or associated industries. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Howard Handling Ltd, which is the awarded supplier, can benefit as this contract involves the provision of specific medical equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying medical traction or suspension devices would be well-suite to compete for similar contracts, allowing for business expansion and increased visibility within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_HGS - Howard Handling Ltd - Purchase of Bed Handler

Notice Description

This service relates to the Purchase of Bed Handler by Howard Handling Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061456
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009011-2026
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

33192310 - Traction or suspension devices for medical beds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

HOWARD HANDLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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