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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - PFE Medical- Rental of Chronos UVC probe decontamination machines

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust acting as the procuring entity. The tender, titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - PFE Medical - Rental of Chronos UVC probe decontamination machines," is focused on repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment within the healthcare industry category, specifically in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the current contract active from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd June 2026. The procurement was conducted directly and falls below the threshold, indicating it was executed without competition. The gross contract value is £17,280, noting a legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and rental services, particularly those focusing on decontamination technology such as PFE Medical, the awarded supplier here. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical and surgical equipment care, especially those offering innovative decontamination solutions, will find it advantageous to pursue similar contracts. The streamlined direct procurement method suggests quicker timeframes and less competition, appealing to companies eager to engage efficiently with public health organisations. Additionally, businesses with strong ethical credentials and commitment to high service standards could leverage this as a catalyst for further expansions within NHS Foundation Trust networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - PFE Medical- Rental of Chronos UVC probe decontamination machines

Notice Description

This service relates to the rental of chronos UVC probe decontamination machines by PFE Medical

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027878-2026
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
£14,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 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
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

PFE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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