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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Biocartis NV - Idylla instrument

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with the involvement of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the contract award stage. The tender, titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Biocartis NV - Idylla instrument," has been completed and relates to the acquisition of the Idylla instrument from Biocartis NV. This process falls under the medical equipment industry category with a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £73,455 excluding VAT, commenced on 19 February 2026 and concluded on 19 March 2026. Notably, the Birmingham location, a hotspot for healthcare collaboration, underscores the strategic importance of this procurement to the region's integrated care system.

This procurement process presents significant business opportunities for healthcare equipment suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the development and provision of innovative medical solutions. The direct award to Biocartis NV highlights the demand for specialised medical instruments within NHS frameworks, offering insight into aligning product offerings with NHS needs. Such tenders can be highly beneficial for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK healthcare sector, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions suited to streamlined procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Biocartis NV - Idylla instrument

Notice Description

This service relates to the Idylla instrument by Biocartis NV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028324-2026
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
£73,455 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

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

BIOCARTIS

Further Information

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