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Waiver - BWC_CQ3 - Prescotts Surgical Ltd - Repair Services

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the buying organisation in this procurement process, focused on providing repair services for medical microscopes. This public procurement contract falls under the health services industry, specifically within the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and surgical equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Prescotts Surgical Ltd, a supplier based in Greater London. Key dates include the contract period from 19th February 2026 to 19th March 2026, and the contract signing date of 18th February 2026. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition, ensuring swift service delivery for the required repair services in Birmingham, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment repair and maintenance to engage with the NHS Trusts, potentially leading to further collaboration and contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Prescotts Surgical Ltd, that can offer specialized repair services are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Working with institutions like the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust could bolster a company's reputation and open doors to future procurement processes within the health care sector.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_CQ3 - Prescotts Surgical Ltd - Repair Services

Notice Description

This service relates to the Repair of Microscope by Prescotts Surgical Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028617-2026
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
£11,282 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
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

PRESCOTTS SURGICAL

Further Information

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