Award

Waiver - UHB_QEH - DT Med Tech International/Vilex - Custom Implant

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is driven by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - DT Med Tech International/Vilex - Custom Implant" aligns with the healthcare industry's orthopaedic category and involves the supply of custom total talus implants. The process has reached the Award stage with the contract details published on 28th April 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition. DT Med Tech International/Vilex, the awarded supplier, is situated in Cambridge and represents a large-scale operation. The contract's active period spanned from 5th February 2026 to 6th March 2026, valued at a gross amount of £18,000.

This tender offers growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in orthopaedic implants, particularly customised solutions. As it employs a direct procurement method, businesses with a robust reputation and pre-established niche expertise in healthcare products could find similar opportunities advantageous. Given the involvement of a large supplier like DT Med Tech International/Vilex, small to medium enterprises might explore collaborations or supply chain enhancements to become competitive in future procurements within the NHS framework. This initiative opens avenues for innovation in medical supplies, encouraging collaborations that leverage bespoke manufacturing capacities.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - DT Med Tech International/Vilex - Custom Implant

Notice Description

This service relates to the custom total talus implant by DT Med Tech International/Vilex

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038412-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 6 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
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

DT MED TECH INTERNATIONAL/VILEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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