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Waiver - UHB_QEH - J&J DEPUY SYNTHES - Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Wellcome Theatres Specimen Rooms

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - J&J DEPUY SYNTHES - Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Wellcome Theatres Specimen Rooms" was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Located in Birmingham, this central government public authority oversaw the purchase process which commenced on 3rd January 2026 and will remain in effect until 5th January 2031. Classified within the medical equipment industry, this procurement focused on the acquisition of formaldehyde cabinets, with engagement through a direct procurement method below the financial threshold, thus proceeding without competition. This tender reached the award stage, where Safelab Systems Ltd was identified as a suitable supplier.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or supply of medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in formalin cabinets. Companies like Safelab Systems Ltd, an SME involved in this procurement, exemplify the type of business well-suited to seize such opportunities owing to their niche in medical equipment manufacturing. Businesses wishing to strengthen their market presence within the medical equipment sector, especially those operating as SMEs or interested in growing their medical supply chain logistics, may benefit from pursuing similar procurement avenues, catering to specialised demands such as those presented by NHS Trusts.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - J&J DEPUY SYNTHES - Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Wellcome Theatres Specimen Rooms

Notice Description

This service relates to the purchase of Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Welcome Theatres Specimen Rooms by Safelab Systems Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009939-2026
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
£12,056 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 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 Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
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

SAFELAB SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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