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18 Mar 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Microtomes to PFM Medical UK Ltd. This procurement process was conducted via a direct method, which is below threshold and without competition. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 20th January 2026 and concluding on 19th January 2027. Located in Birmingham, the procurement falls within the medical equipment industry category, and the awarded contract fits into the category of goods. The procurement was managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which hosts the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, acting on behalf of multiple trusts in the region.

This procurement can offer growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, as it highlights the prospects for SMEs and social enterprises, particularly those located in or willing to serve the West Midlands region. PFM Medical UK Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise that actively participated in this tender, showcases the potential for smaller companies to succeed in competitive environments typically dominated by larger entities. Businesses with expertise in supplying medical equipment may find similar contracts with NHS trusts, presenting avenues to expand their market share and establish long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- PFM Medical UK Ltd - Microtomes

Notice Description

This service relates to the Microtomes by PFM Medical UK Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024408-2026
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,956 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2027 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
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
Postcode Area
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

pfm medical UK Limited

Further Information

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