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INDICATE-2 siemens machines and cartridges and QC

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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15 Apr 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for supplying Siemens machines, cartridges, and quality control, as part of the SSA process. This contract involves data-processing machines (hardware) classified under CPV code 30210000. The buyer is located in Birmingham, UK, within the public authority sub-central government sector, and the procurement method was direct, below threshold and without competition. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Limited serves as the supplier, delivering the goods across the UK. Significant dates include the contract start on 7th October 2024 and the end on 31st October 2026, with the contract having been signed on 6th October 2024.

Due to the direct procurement method and supplier already being identified, this tender might present limited opportunity for additional business competition. Businesses dealing in healthcare diagnostics, particularly in manufacturing data-processing machines and cartridges, may explore future collaborations or subcontracting prospects with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Limited. This project provides a framework for understanding procurement trends in the healthcare diagnostics sector and identifies potential partnership opportunities within large-scale operations, like Siemens, offering growth avenues for suppliers in related industries.

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Notice Title

INDICATE-2 siemens machines and cartridges and QC

Notice Description

INDICATE-2 siemens machines and cartridges and QC, as per the SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033989-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS

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