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01 Jun 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process carried out by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust involves a maintenance contract for Oculight Lasers in the eye department. The industry category involved is services, focusing specifically on contract administration services. The procurement process was a direct award, below threshold without competition, resulting in a contract with Carleton Ltd. Located in Birmingham, the contract was signed on 31st March 2026, and is active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was part of a broader collaborative effort by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which hosts the BSOL Procurement Collaborative for multiple trusts within the Birmingham and Solihull integrated care system.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in maintenance and technical services, particularly those experienced with medical equipment like Oculight Lasers. Carleton Ltd, a large organisation based in Buckinghamshire, was the successful supplier, highlighting the suitability of established entities capable of providing specialised technical maintenance services. This contract offers a stable year-long engagement and could serve as a stepping stone for expanding business ventures into the healthcare sector, specifically within NHS trusts looking for specialised maintenance providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_CQ3 - Carleton Ltd - Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This service relates to the Maintenance contract for Oculight Lasers in eye department by Carleton Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051298-2026
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

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's 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
Postcode Area
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARLETON LIMITED

Further Information

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