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Waiver - UHB_QEH - TCS Biosciences Ltd - Human Serum Male IDU ppL

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, as the buying organisation. The tender, titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - TCS Biosciences Ltd - Human Serum Male IDU ppL," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically plasma extracts, and is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with TCS Biosciences Ltd being the awarded supplier. The contract was actively signed on 9th February 2026, and it ran from 10th February to 10th March 2026, with a gross value of £74,597.04. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, without competition.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers of medical goods, especially those in the biological materials sector, to enhance their market presence by collaborating with reputed institutions like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses engaged in the production or supply of human serum or related products are well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering prospects for establishing long-term relationships with prominent healthcare authorities. This contract, awarded via a waiver process to TCS Biosciences Ltd, highlights the continuous demand for specialised goods in the healthcare sector, paving the way for companies adept in these fields to expand their business footprint.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - TCS Biosciences Ltd - Human Serum Male IDU ppL

Notice Description

This service relates to the human serum male IDU ppL by TCS Biosciences Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038479-2026
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

33141520 - Plasma extracts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,164 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 10 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

TCS BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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