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Waiver - BWC_CQ3 - Vitrolife Ltd - Maintenance Contract

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a maintenance contract serviced by Vitrolife Ltd. This contract, titled "Waiver - BWC_CQ3 - Vitrolife Ltd - Maintenance Contract," falls within the services category, specifically contract administration services, and operates under the procurement method of direct procurement, below the threshold and without competition. Situated in Birmingham, within the healthcare sector, the contract was awarded on the basis of a legal waiver and remains active from 1st January to 31st December 2026. The procurement process is in the award and contract stage, with the contract officially signed off on 31st December 2025.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and contract administration services, particularly those located in Birmingham. As Vitrolife Ltd is identified as a small to medium enterprise (SME) and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE), similar companies operating within the healthcare sector may find this contract relevant for business modelling. Direct procurement without competition could offer lucrative prospects for agile businesses ready to meet the bespoke needs of healthcare facilities, potentially fostering notable growth and establishing links within the Birmingham NHS network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_CQ3 - Vitrolife Ltd - Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This service relates to the maintenance contract by Vitrolife Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ab2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023360-2026
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
£17,529 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VITROLIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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