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Waiver - UHB _QEH - 12015 - X-Lab Limited - Annual support for NPEX service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Jul 2026 at 08:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract was conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for the procurement of annual support for the NPEX service provided by X-Lab Limited. This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically contract administration services, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 14th July 2026, with the contract status being active since 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, which led to the awarding of the contract to X-Lab Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing IT and support services to the healthcare sector. Such businesses could benefit from establishing or expanding partnerships with NHS trusts or similar central government public authorities in the UK. While this specific procurement was conducted without competition, businesses offering similar services might consider exploring future opportunities to provide support services, leveraging expertise in managing technical infrastructure within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - UHB _QEH - 12015 - X-Lab Limited - Annual support for NPEX service

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065935-2026
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
£25,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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