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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Life Technologies Ltd - Medical Equipment

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process concerning medical equipment, specifically an automated extractor for blood, marrow, FFPE DNA, and RNA extractions, provided by Life Technologies Ltd. The procurement process was managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which oversees the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative. The process took place in Birmingham, UK, under the industry category of medical equipment. The contract was awarded directly to the supplier, Life Technologies Ltd, without competition, under a procurement method identified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was signed on 17 February 2026, for a period ending on 19 March 2026, with a gross value of £77,597.83.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those equipped to provide sophisticated DNA and RNA extraction technologies. As a trusted supplier to a major health organisation like the NHS, successful firms can leverage this opportunity to secure future contracts within the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs, especially those already operating or interested in entering the healthcare technology market, stand to benefit by proving their capability to meet the specialised needs of NHS trusts. Such engagements can also enhance a business's reputation and increase its visibility among potential clients in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Life Technologies Ltd - Medical Equipment

Notice Description

This service relates to the automated extractor for blood, marrow, FFPE DNA & RNA extractions by Life Technologies Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06762c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£64,664 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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