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UHB & BWC - Therakos - ECP System Consumables and Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:23

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:07

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with a focus on acquiring Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) system consumables and services for Therakos CELLEX machines used within the Apheresis services. The title of this process is "UHB & BWC - Therakos - ECP System Consumables and Service," classified under the medical consumables industry category. The procurement occurs at the Birmingham location, UKG31 region, and is in the award stage with important dates, including the start of the contract on 1st April 2026 and ending on 28th February 2031. This contract, valued gross at £6,072,300, was awarded directly due to the singular technical capabilities of the supplier, Therakos (UK) Ltd.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare equipment and services, particularly those that supply or maintain complex medical devices. Companies that can provide reliable software updates, technical support, or related consumables would find this type of contract a substantial opportunity to expand their business within the healthcare sector. Potential competitors in similar future tenders could be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical technology services or larger organisations that have established systems that could integrate seamlessly with existing platforms within NHS facilities. The availability of such contracts presents a critical prospect for ongoing partnerships and contribution to essential healthcare services.

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Notice Title

UHB & BWC - Therakos - ECP System Consumables and Service

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) consumable kits, lamps, and servicing for Therakos CELLEX machines used within the Apheresis services.

Procurement Information

Only supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066866
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028352-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,060,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,060,250 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

THERAKOS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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