---
title: "LaCaR Reagents for cancer service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050cf1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-06"
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# LaCaR Reagents for cancer service

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050cf1

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## Summary

The contract for "LaCaR Reagents for cancer service" was awarded to LaCAR MDx Technologies by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with procurement carried out by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust under the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative. This process, focused on providing blood-testing reagents, falls within the healthcare industry category and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UKG31). The procurement method was "direct" and classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The procurement stage is complete, with the contract valued at £49,301.88 (gross amount £59,162.26), running from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the medical and laboratory supply sectors, particularly those specialising in blood-testing reagents and other diagnostic tools. Large-scale suppliers, like LaCAR MDx Technologies, with capability in swiftly delivering validated reagent kits, would be well-suited for similar contracts, especially where the procurement process allows for direct award without competitive tendering. Leveraging such contracts could aid in establishing partnerships within the NHS system or expanding business offerings in the healthcare sector. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions with efficient turnaround times are likely to find ample opportunities in this domain.

## Notice

The kit has been validated in house and replaces the previous analysis done by Agena as offers a faster TAT to deliver results within 5 calendar days directly from blood.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019029-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,301 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LACAR MDX TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019029-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019029-2025
  6th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

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