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Waiver - UHB_HGS - Epredia (Shandon Diagnostics Ltd) - Digital scanner service contract

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for a digital scanner service contract titled "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Epredia (Shandon Diagnostics Ltd)." This service falls under the category of digital printing services. The contract, awarded directly without competition as it is below the threshold, commenced on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2027. Epredia (Shandon Diagnostics Ltd), a large supplier located in Cheshire, has been selected as the supplier. The total gross value of the contract is £22,521.30, and it was officially signed on 31st January 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital scanning and printing services, particularly those capable of providing advanced technology solutions for large healthcare institutions like NHS trusts. While the contract was awarded directly to Epredia, understanding preferences and technical requirements may enable other digital service providers to position themselves for future partnerships or similar opportunities. Businesses involved in cutting-edge digital solutions, technological innovations, and those looking to expand their services within the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom may find potential pathways for growth in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_HGS - Epredia (Shandon Diagnostics Ltd) - Digital scanner service contract

Notice Description

This service relates to the Digital scaner service contract by Epredia (Shandon Diagnostics Ltd)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037992-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,767 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
B15 2GW
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

EPREDIA (SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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