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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd - Thoracic Surgery Machine

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within central government, recently completed a procurement process involving the acquisition of medical equipment specifically a Thoracic Surgery Machine from Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, as it falls below the threshold and was conducted without competition. The procurement process culminated on 4th February 2026, with the contract having been active since 2nd November 2025 and set to continue until 2nd November 2032. This procurement, primarily under the industry category of medical equipment, was facilitated for the thoracic surgery unit located in Birmingham, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate within the medical equipment industry. Businesses focusing on innovative medical technologies, especially those specialising in devices for surgical applications, may find growing opportunities in such direct, below-threshold procurements within the NHS network. Engaging in similar contracts with the NHS can drive business growth, expand market reach, and enhance reputational standing by supplying high-stakes, essential equipment in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd - Thoracic Surgery Machine

Notice Description

This service relates to the Purchase of HFNO for thoracic surgery unit by Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009848-2026
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,364 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2032 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
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

FISHER AND PAYKEL HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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