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Waiver - BWC_RQ3- iGenomix - Genetics Testing

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process entitled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- iGenomix - Genetics Testing" in the medical sector. This contract involves genetic testing of human embryos, with iGenomix awarded the contract. The procurement was managed without competition, characterised as "below threshold." The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, serving as the procuring entity through the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, guided the process. Situated in Birmingham, UKG31, this undertaking falls under the public authority's central government classification. The contract was awarded on 16th March 2026 and spans from 19th December 2025 to 18th December 2026, with a gross contract value of £72,000.

Business opportunities arising from this procurement process are primarily targeted at companies specialising in genetic testing and healthcare services, particularly those focusing on embryonic research and related diagnostics. Small and medium-sized enterprises possessing expertise in blood-testing reagents and genetic analysis may find this venture attractive, given iGenomix's role as a supplier. The direct procurement method underscores a niche demand within the health sector, presenting growth prospects for firms capable of delivering specialised medical goods and services. With the procurement already awarded, firms can leverage similar opportunities by aligning with NHS Trusts and collaborative procurement entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- iGenomix - Genetics Testing

Notice Description

This service relates to the Genetic testing of cells biopsied from human embryos by iGenomix

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023489-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 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

IGENOMIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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