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Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Bio-Rad Laboratories - Reagents and consumables

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the standing order of reagents and consumables for ddPCR, quantification, extraction, and NGA services by Bio-Rad Laboratories has been completed. The buying organisation, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, facilitated this direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The tender title is "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Bio-Rad Laboratories - Reagents and consumables," and it falls under the industry category of goods, specifically chemical reagents as described by the CPV classification code 33696300. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises and voluntary community social enterprises able to supply specialised chemical reagents and consumables. Bio-Rad Laboratories, a current supplier, is well-positioned for similar procurements, indicative of the demand for precise scientific products. Companies with expertise in supplying to healthcare trusts or organisations with a focus on biochemistry and diagnostics may find similar procurement processes beneficial to explore. This comprehensive procurement method exercised by central government authorities highlights a favourable landscape for businesses capable of providing high-quality reagents directly to healthcare institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Bio-Rad Laboratories - Reagents and consumables

Notice Description

This service relates to the Standing order for Reagents and consumables for ddPCR, Quantification, Extraction and NGA services by Bio-Rad Laboratories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023728-2026
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

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,056 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

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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