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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd-3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, UK, for a three-year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and two Excelsior AS tissue processors. This contract falls under the services category in the health sector, with a particular focus on contract administration services. The procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, resulting in an award to Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd. Key dates include the contract start date on 11 December 2025 and end date on 19 December 2025, with the contract being signed on 10 December 2025. The procurement status is marked as complete, and the related contract was activated as of 4 February 2026. The main procuring entity, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, plays a collaborative role in procurement within the Birmingham and Solihull integrated care system.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in providing specialised medical or laboratory equipment services, such as Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd, which is noted for its involvement in this award. Businesses that can deliver contract administration services and are adept in healthcare equipment servicing in the Birmingham region may find similar opportunities to participate in public sector contracts, especially those related to central government healthcare procurement. Engaging in such contracts could help SMEs strengthen their position and credibility in the healthcare equipment market, aligning with public procurement requirements and demonstrating quality service capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd-3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors

Notice Description

This service relates to the 3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors by Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06476b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010185-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,162 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 30 days
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

SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS (EPREDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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