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04 Aug 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as the procuring entity, involved the acquisition of reagents for the Sebia Capillaries Flex2 Haematology system at the Birmingham Women's Hospital site. Categorised under "goods" within the industry sector for reagents and contrast media, this process was concluded with a direct award method, without competition, as it was below the defined threshold. The contract was activated on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 1st September 2026, with a total gross value of £32,485.31. The procurement, taking place in Birmingham, UK, stands completed as of 4th August 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of medical reagents and related materials, specifically those capable of providing specialised products fitting the needs of the Sebia Capillaries Flex2 Haematology system. It is an appealing opportunity for businesses experienced in directly supplying NHS Trusts, particularly those that are equipped to meet the stringent requirements without undergoing competitive tendering processes. Large-scale corporations, such as Sebia UK Ltd, which have prior capabilities and experience in providing such goods and can ensure quick fulfilment within set deadlines, are well-positioned to benefit from this direct procurement approach.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06791 - Sebia UK Ltd - Reagents

Notice Description

This service relates to the reagents for Sebia Capillaries Flex2 Haematology BWH site provided by Sebia UK Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073583-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,071 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

SEBIA

Further Information

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