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Waiver - UHB_QEH - GXP-Storage Ltd - Archiving Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involved securing archiving services for research studies from GXP-Storage Ltd. The tender titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - GXP-Storage Ltd - Archiving Services" falls within the services category, specifically focusing on archiving services. As the procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition. The contracting period began on 11th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. Situated in Birmingham, the procurement process aligns with the location's central role within the UK's healthcare sector.

This contract presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and organisations involved in archiving services. The procurement method indicates a pre-identified supplier was chosen for efficiency. The awarded contract, valued at £49,999 GBP, signifies a substantial opportunity for GXP-Storage Ltd to enhance its credentials and operational scope. Businesses possessing expertise in archiving and specialised storage solutions for research studies are well-suited to compete in similar procurements facilitated by large NHS trusts or public authorities across the UK.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - GXP-Storage Ltd - Archiving Services

Notice Description

This service relates to the Archiving of boxes for research studies by GXP-Storage Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06662c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021269-2026
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

79995100 - Archiving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GXP-STORAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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