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Waiver - BWC _RQ3 - 06779 - Hiykon Consulting Engineers Ltd - CellSprint robotic harvesters contract

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jul 2026 at 12:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has culminated in a contract with Hiykon Consulting Engineers Ltd for the provision of services related to CellSprint robotic harvesters. This service, described as a 12-month contract, was processed through a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, representing a strategic move by the Trust. Based in Birmingham, with operations mainly in the central government healthcare sector, the contract was awarded on 30th April 2026, with services spanning from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The procurement category focused on services, specifically contract administration services, and it follows legal guidelines under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in contract administration and mechanical services for healthcare technologies. The direct engagement of Hiykon Consulting Engineers Ltd suggests a demand for expert engineering services within NHS frameworks. Companies with technical expertise in maintaining and servicing robotic equipment, especially those targeting the healthcare industry, would find this type of contract beneficial for gaining market credibility and fostering future partnerships in public healthcare procurement. The procurement by such a prestigious institution also opens pathways for future collaborative and integrated service solutions across the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC _RQ3 - 06779 - Hiykon Consulting Engineers Ltd - CellSprint robotic harvesters contract

Notice Description

This service relates to the CellSprint robotic harvesters - 12-month service contract by Hiykon Consulting Engineers Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068230-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£20,218 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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

HIYKON CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Further Information

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