Waiver - UHB_HGS - X-Lab Limited - GS Pathology - Annual support for NPEX service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The contract, initiated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on providing annual support for the NPEX service under the GS Pathology category and is directly awarded to X-Lab Limited. This process, taking place in Birmingham, United Kingdom, falls under the 'services' industry category and follows a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, thus proceeding without competition. The procurement process is at the "award" stage, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2027. Key contact points include Melisa Charlesagwu from the buying organisation, and the service is set within the central government public authority sector.

This tender presents considerable business opportunities for large-scale service providers, particularly those specialising in subscription services, such as pathology support systems. Businesses like X-Lab Limited, which demonstrate expertise in providing tailored IT solutions for healthcare systems, are well-positioned to compete and secure growth through such contracts. The process stipulates direct engagement with the buyer, highlighting the necessity for proficient networking and the capacity to deliver bespoke services in line with stringent public sector standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_HGS - X-Lab Limited - GS Pathology - Annual support for NPEX service

Notice Description

This service relates to the GS Pathology - Annual support for NPEX service by X-Lab Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c11b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061666-2026
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

X-LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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