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Waiver - UHB_QEH - FMS Limited - Facility Monitoring System

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, involves the award of a facility monitoring system contract to FMS Limited. The contract relates to the supply of medical equipment, under the industry category of goods. The buying organisation, located in Birmingham, undertook a direct procurement method for this acquisition, classified as below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £18,248.30, was signed on 29th December 2025, with a completion date set for 30th December 2027. The tender process has progressed to the award stage, indicating an active contract status.

Opportunities for business growth arise from this contract due to its focus on medical equipment, making it particularly favourable for specialists in healthcare technology solutions. The procurement process reflects an opportunity primarily suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in facility monitoring systems. Given its direct procurement nature and the partnership with FMS Limited, which is a VCSE and SME operating from Worcestershire, businesses with similar profiles may find this type of tender beneficial for future engagements with public authority contracts, especially those related to healthcare advancements.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - FMS Limited - Facility Monitoring System

Notice Description

This service relates to the facility monitoring system by FMS Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067044
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025733-2026
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
£18,248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2027 2-3 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

FMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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