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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Promega UK Ltd - Maintenance Contract

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 11:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to a maintenance contract titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Promega UK Ltd - Maintenance Contract". This contract involves a 12-month service agreement for the Promega Maxwell extraction system, provided by Promega UK Ltd. The industry category is services, specifically contract administration services, and the procurement method utilised is a direct award below the threshold, without competition. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Promega UK Ltd as of 1st June 2026. The contract period began on 21st March 2026 and is set to end on 23rd February 2027. The buying organisation's location is Birmingham, England, within the West Midlands region (UKG31). The legal basis is aligned with UK public procurement regulations, and the contracting authority operates within the central government sector.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment or contract administration services. Businesses that have the capability to provide efficient and reliable maintenance services for laboratory equipment could find significant growth opportunities in similar contracts. The direct awarding method suggests potential room for businesses to establish relationships with public health trusts for future procurements. Large enterprises and specialised service providers that are adept in handling equipment maintenance and have expertise in delivering services to the healthcare sector may find this contract and similar future opportunities promising for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Promega UK Ltd - Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This service relates to the 12 month Promega Maxwell extraction system service contract by Promega UK Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051362-2026
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
£19,439 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 23 Feb 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
Additional Buyers

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
B4 6NH
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

PROMEGA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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