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UHB & BWC - Therakos - ECP System Consumables and Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:07

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust awarding a contract to Therakos (UK) Ltd for the provision of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) system consumables and service. This contract facilitates the supply of consumable kits, lamps, and servicing for Therakos CELLEX machines used within the Apheresis services in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase with the legal basis set under UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract's commencement is scheduled for 31st March 2026. The standstill period ends on 24th March 2026, providing a buffer before the contract signature date on 26th March 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award, indicating no competitive bidding, aligning with procurement rationale for technical reasons.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical consumables, particularly those specialising in photopheresis technology or servicing of similar medical machinery. Given the direct procurement approach, businesses with established technical capabilities akin to the Therakos CELLEX system would find competitive advantage, especially those already integrated into healthcare systems or possessing strong regional ties within the UK. This contract spans over five years, offering long-term engagement prospects and consistent revenue streams for qualifying enterprises, thereby enhancing their business growth potential in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

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

The Therakos CELLEX system is an established and embedded technology used to deliver extracorporeal photopheresis treatment used across both organisations and fully integrated into existing treatment pathways.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066866
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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