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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Hologic Inc - Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits, awarded to Hologic Inc. This direct procurement method was utilised with a waiver, enabling acquisition without competition, as it was below the threshold. Classified under medical consumables, the procurement falls within the goods category. The trust, based in Birmingham, aims to enhance healthcare delivery with these kits in the UK region UKG31. Key dates include the award active period from 1st December 2025 to 1st December 2026, following the contract signing on 28th November 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those producing or supplying diagnostic kits. While this specific process was awarded directly, similar tenders may arise, inviting competitive participation from SMEs like Hologic Inc. Based in Manchester, SMEs within the healthcare or medical goods industry can benefit by preparing to offer innovative or competitive products that meet procurement specifications, thus enhancing regional healthcare capabilities.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Hologic Inc - Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits.

Notice Description

This service relates to the Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits by Hologic Inc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ec5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025117-2026
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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

HOLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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