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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Qinetiq Ltd - Computer Penetration Testing

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for computer penetration testing services, titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - Qinetiq Ltd - Computer Penetration Testing." This contract is classified under the software package and information systems category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was a direct award, below threshold, without competition to Qinetiq Ltd. The contract was active from 10 September to 9 October 2025, with a gross contract value of £12,470.40. The award date was 19 March 2026, and the process is now in the Award stage.

This contract provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and information systems, particularly those adept at computer penetration testing. Given the direct procurement method, businesses capable of offering competitive and highly specialised services may find growth opportunities in similar waivers or direct contracts with public authorities. This present engagement with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust allows Qinetiq Ltd, a prominent SME, to demonstrate its capabilities, paving the way for future collaborations in the public sector. Prospective businesses in this sector should aim to enhance their speciality offerings to attract contracts from central government public authorities.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Qinetiq Ltd - Computer Penetration Testing

Notice Description

This service relates to the Computer Penetration Testing West Midlands Secure Data Environment by Qinetiq Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024989-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,392 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
B15 2WB
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

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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