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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - GRS Limited - Decontainer - DC20E

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust acting as the procuring entity, focuses on acquiring a new decontainer DC20E from GRS Limited. This contract, titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - GRS Limited - Decontainer - DC20E," falls under the industry category of decontamination equipment and is classified under limited competition, below the threshold. The contract, valued at £84,168 gross, was signed on 17th December 2025 and will be active until 17th December 2026. Located in Birmingham, UK, the procurement has proceeded to the award stage, with the contract currently active as documented on 5th February 2026.

This procurement presents a distinct opportunity for businesses operating within the decontamination equipment sector, particularly those capable of supplying niche goods under constrained competitive conditions. Companies similar to GRS Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), could find prospects for growth by engaging in such public sector contracts, especially those that understand the specialised needs of healthcare institutions. The collaboration within the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System highlights a broader trend of regional collaborative procurement, suggesting a sustained demand for quality and efficiency in public healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - GRS Limited - Decontainer - DC20E

Notice Description

This service relates to the purchase of a new decontainer DC20E by GRS Limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06479a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 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 Charles-Agwu
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

GRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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