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Waiver - BWC_RQ3- LC Systems - Lab Equipment Service and Repair

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has awarded a contract for the service and repair of Agilent HPLC lab equipment. This procurement falls under the category of services for the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment, and the location is Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, identified as below threshold and without competition, and is currently in the award stage. The contract commenced on the 1st of March 2026 and is set to conclude on the 28th of February 2029. The collaboration between these trusts under the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative highlights a strategic approach to resource sharing within the integrated care system.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment service and repair, particularly those operating as SMEs with a focus on medical device maintenance. LC Services Ltd, a company with a VCSE status, secured the contract, emphasising the potential for small and innovative enterprises to engage with substantial public sector opportunities. Firms with expertise in technical servicing of sophisticated medical equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, particularly those exploring opportunities within the healthcare system where efficient and reliable equipment servicing is crucial to operational success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- LC Systems - Lab Equipment Service and Repair

Notice Description

This service relates to the Service & repair for Agilent HPLC lab equipment by LC Systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024434-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,136 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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

LC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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