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UHB Immunology Managed Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 15:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a managed service to support laboratory work in the Immunology department. This procurement focuses on acquiring goods and services, particularly in the medical equipment category, to automate and enhance the efficiency of the laboratory processes. The Trust, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, is conducting a pre-market engagement from 21st July to 5th August 2026, which includes site visits and virtual engagement sessions. The key deadline for interested suppliers to respond to this market engagement is 3rd July 2026, with a future tender notice expected by 25th September 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automated medical solutions, particularly those experienced in allergy serology, autoimmunity, cellular immunology, immunochemistry, and infectious immunology. Companies providing cutting-edge laboratory technologies, including enzyme immunoassays, flow cytometry, and ELISA for latent TB, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth, offering suppliers a platform to showcase innovative solutions and establish partnerships within the UK's central government medical services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB Immunology Managed Service

Notice Description

Managed service to support laboratory work in the Immunology department at UHB. The contract would provide an efficient and effective solution to minimise manual processes and, where possible, utilise automated solutions to future-proof the service for our users. At the time of this notice the Immunology Manged Service would cover automated solutions to the following: a. Allergy serology o Fluorescent enzyme immunoassay to include: i. Total and specific IgE ii. Component allergy testing iii. Tryptase iv. Specific IgG / precipitins b. Autoimmunity o Indirect immunofluorescence o Enzyme immunoassay / ELISA o Immunoblot c. Cellular Immunology / Immunodeficiency o Flow cytometry (including single & dual platform) o ELISA d. Immunochemistry o Capillary Zone electrophoresis o Gel immunofixation o Iso-electric focussing o Turbidimetry e. Infectious Immunology o Including automated ELISA IGRA for latent TB

Planning Information

BBCS intends to undertake a programme of pre-market engagement across the dates of 21/07/2026 – 05/08/2026. BBCS will make a final decision on the most appropriate route to market following completion of this engagement activity. As part of this process, interested suppliers will be invited to attend a site visit to the Immunology laboratory. This site visit will be scheduled for either 21/07/2026 or 22/07/2026. This visit is intended to allow suppliers to gain an understanding of the current laboratory environment, operational workflows and space constraints within the existing laboratory. Following the site visits, suppliers will be invited to a slot to attend a virtual engagement session, and deliver a short presentation addressing points which BBCS wishes to explore. The presentations will be scheduled for either 04/08/2026 or 05/08/2026. Details of the exact date and allocated time slot for the site visit and presentation will be sent to you via the Atamis portal, and all subsequent invites and information will also be provided here following the closing date. Atamis portal reference: C451727 - “UHB Immunology Managed Service - MARKET ENGAGEMENT 2026/27”

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053486-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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