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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Nonacus Ltd - Reagents

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located at Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, has reached the award stage. The contract, tagged with ID "028278-2026", involves the purchase of chemical reagents for whole exome sequencing and Pan Haem provided by Nonacus Ltd. This initiative falls under the goods category and utilises a direct procurement method, specifically a waiver below the competition threshold. Commencing on 19 February 2026, the contract has been actively engaged through a period ending on 19 March 2026. The procurement falls under the central government public authority classification within the UKG31 region. Key contact within the procurement process includes Melisa Charlesagwu, reachable via the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the chemical reagents industry, particularly those specialising in genomics and clinical diagnostics. Given the procurement method and the substantial contract value of £29,597.88 (gross), it presents a lucrative opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) like Nonacus Ltd.as the supplier. Businesses with expertise in supplying specialised medical and scientific goods are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence by engaging with NHS organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Nonacus Ltd - Reagents

Notice Description

This service relates to the Reagents for whole exome sequencing & Pan Haem by Nonacus Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028278-2026
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

33696300 - Chemical reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,664 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2026 30 days
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

NONACUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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