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04 Aug 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has recently concluded a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06798 - Life Technologies Ltd - Cancer service Panel." This contract pertains to the procurement of plasma extracts, specifically for the Cancer service panel used in conjunction with HRD equipment on the Ion Chef_S5, provided by Life Technologies Ltd. The procurement, under legal framework 2023/54, was completed without competition, below the threshold requirements. The contract became active on 15th June 2026 and will conclude by 15th June 2027. The procurement, categorised under "goods," is led by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which collaborates with multiple Trusts, centralised within the Birmingham and Solihull integrated care system.

This procurement exercise represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and medical technologies, particularly those capable of supplying advanced medical equipment or expertise in cancer treatment technologies. Companies aiming to supply innovative solutions or specialised products like plasma extracts can benefit greatly from association with NHS Trusts due to their robust procurement frameworks and expansive networks. Large-scale suppliers like Life Technologies Ltd are ideally positioned to cater to the nuanced needs of the NHS, providing scope for high-value contracts that can bolster business growth and market establishment within the UK's healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06798 - Life Technologies Ltd - Cancer service Panel

Notice Description

This service relates to the Cancer service panel for HRD on the Ion Chef_S5 provided by Life Technologies Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073637-2026
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

33141520 - Plasma extracts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,565 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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