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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Grifols UK Ltd - Reagents

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, involves a direct award contract to Grifols UK Ltd for the supply of reagents used in serological testing of patient samples. This contract, part of a waiver process described as "Below threshold - without competition," is categorised under the goods sector, specifically chemical reagents. Located in Birmingham, UK, under postal codes B4 6NH and B15 2WB, the contracting process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract taking effect from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £15,053.69. Melisa Charlesagwu serves as the contact point for the procurement, representing the BSOL Procurement Collaborative, a shared service for NHS Trusts in the Birmingham region.

This tender represents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those in the chemical manufacturing and healthcare supply sectors, to engage in public procurement with NHS entities. The direct award indicates that suppliers with established reputations or innovative solutions in the field of serological reagents are well-positioned to capitalize on such opportunities. This agreement also signifies the potential for businesses specialising in medical testing supplies to align with NHS trusts, thereby fostering growth through strategic partnerships and increased exposure within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Grifols UK Ltd - Reagents

Notice Description

This service relates to the Reagents for serological testing of patient samples by Grifols UK Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028414-2026
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
£12,544 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

GRIFOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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