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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - StarLab UK Ltd - 12 months standing order to supply reagents used for the laboratories accredited services.

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Feb 2026 at 14:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process for a 12-month standing order contract to supply reagents for its laboratory services. This contract, awarded to StarLab UK Ltd, focuses on services under the industry category of medical and surgical equipment maintenance. The procurement stage has moved through the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 31st December 2025 and active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Managed under a direct procurement method, the contract was executed below the threshold without competition.

This contract presents opportunities for growth in the biotechnology and laboratory supplies sectors. Suppliers specialising in laboratory reagents, particularly those operating at a small to medium enterprise level, may find similar upcoming contracts beneficial. Participation in such tenders can bolster market presence and establish long-term relationships with healthcare institutions. The need for regular supply and maintenance of laboratory equipment provides continuous opportunities for both established companies and new entrants into the medical supplies industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - StarLab UK Ltd - 12 months standing order to supply reagents used for the laboratories accredited services.

Notice Description

This service relates to the 12 months standing order to supply reagents used for the laboratories accredited services by StarLab UK Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06470d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010018-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,198 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 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
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

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
B4 6NH
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

STARLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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