---
title: "Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA - TCS Biosciences Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e542"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-20"
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# Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA - TCS Biosciences Ltd

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e542

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA" in the goods category. This direct procurement without competition involved the acquisition of human blood plasma from TCS Biosciences Ltd, located in Buckingham, United Kingdom. The contract was active from 8th September 2025 to 7th October 2025, with the process reaching completion by 20th November 2025. The procurement was governed under legal framework 2023/54. This initiative was designated under a public authority central government classification, with an overall contract value of £29,627.00, grossing £35,552.40.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those dealing with human plasma or similar products. As this procurement utilised a direct method without competitive bidding, businesses with niche expertise or unique offerings that align with healthcare sector needs are ideally positioned. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find particularly strategic opportunities, as evidenced by the selection of TCS Biosciences Ltd, which operates as an SME. Companies looking to collaborate with major healthcare organisations like the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust could leverage this type of procurement activity to establish long-term relationships and gain prestigious clients.

## Notice

This service relates to the Purchase of Human Plasma in K3 EDTA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075587-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,627 |

## 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 2WB |
| 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 | TCS BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141570 - Human blood

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075587-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075587-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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