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title: "Capital Purchase of EMG and EEG Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# Capital Purchase of EMG and EEG Machines

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ff

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct award procurement process for the capital purchase of Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. The procurement was undertaken under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 due to extreme and unavoidable urgency, driven by the need to bring clinical services back in-house rapidly after a contract termination. The contract was awarded to OPTIMA MEDICAL LIMITED, a large supplier based in Guildford, UK. The procurement, which falls under the medical equipment industry category, was completed with the contract being signed on 18 November 2025, with the goods delivery period scheduled between 19 and 30 November 2025. This procurement process reflects the urgent need to maintain compatibility with existing equipment and IT infrastructure, with a total contract value of £143,671.09 (gross).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of specialised medical equipment, especially those capable of rapid mobilization and delivery under urgent conditions. Companies with expertise in providing equipment that meets stringent technical and compatibility requirements will find this tender relevant. The direct award method, driven by urgency, underscores the importance of having pre-existing relationships and capabilities in place to swiftly meet the needs of major healthcare providers like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering complex medical solutions on tight deadlines will find themselves well-positioned to secure such opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Electromyography and Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. Electromyography and Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. To be awarded under the provisions of paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 23 (Extreme and Unavoidable Urgency) to protect patient services. The Trust has been required to bring the related clinical services back in house at pace due to the termination of the contract with the previous provider of the related clinical services.

### Procurement Information

Electromyography and Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) machines and an Electroencephalogram (EEG) machine. To be awarded under the provisions of paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 23 (Extreme and Unavoidable Urgency) to protect patient services. The Trust has been required to bring the related clinical services back in house at pace due to the termination of the contract with the previous provider of the related clinical services. In addition to the Extreme and Unavoidable urgency, the award to this supplier is required for compatibility with existing equipment and IT Infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074649-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,725 |
| Contracts value | £119,725 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2GW |
| 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 | OPTIMA MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 10:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074649-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 10:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074640-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 10:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074633-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074649-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074640-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074633-2025
  18th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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