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13 Jul 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, situated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The contract, titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - 11990 - Checkit Europe Limited - Maintenance Contract," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on the maintenance of freezer temperature services. This procurement process followed a direct method, recognised as "below threshold - without competition," indicating that it was conducted without a competitive bidding process. The contract was awarded on 13th July 2026, with the maintenance service taking place between 26th March and 24th April 2026. The main geographic location for this contract is Birmingham, UK.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in contract administration services within the healthcare sector, particularly those capable of providing innovative maintenance solutions. Large and established service providers, like Checkit Europe Limited—who was awarded this contract—demonstrate that there are growth possibilities for companies able to deliver reliable and specialised contract maintenance services. The awarding of this contract reflects the potential demand within public health organisations for efficient service management, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses equipped with the requisite technical expertise and operational capacity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - 11990 - Checkit Europe Limited - Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

This service relates to the maintenance of managing our freezer temperature services by Checkit Europe Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065530-2026
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
£25,996 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 24 Apr 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

CHECKIT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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