---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Azenta UK Ltd - 8-Channel decapper, tube picker & 2D tube scanner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f931"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Azenta UK Ltd - 8-Channel decapper, tube picker & 2D tube scanner

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f931

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in association with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, involves the acquisition of a sophisticated instrument set from Azenta UK Ltd, which includes an 8-Channel decapper, tube picker, and 2D tube scanner. Categorised under medical equipment, this procurement primarily focuses on supporting accredited testing services. Although the process, marked by its direct procurement method without competition, is now complete with the contract signed on 26 November 2025, it represents a significant contribution to the UK's healthcare industry within the West Midlands (UKG31) region. Associated with a gross amount of £36,867.78, the contract spans from 27 November 2025 to 26 November 2026.

This contract provides potential growth opportunities for SMEs engaging in specialised medical equipment manufacturing and supply, demonstrating an apparent focus on high-quality, niche products that streamline healthcare operations. Its classification as a below-threshold procurement process indicates a preference for efficient and targeted supplier engagement. Businesses with expertise in providing or developing advanced laboratory and medical instruments, particularly those focusing on automated and accuracy-enhancing solutions, would have been well-suited for this engagement. Although Azenta UK Ltd., an SME demonstrating significant capabilities and expertise in this sector, won the contract, similar opportunities could enable further business expansion for companies offering comparable innovative solutions.

## Notice

This service relates to the purchase of an instrument used in accredited testing by Azenta UK Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084411-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,723 |

## 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 | AZENTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084411-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084411-2025
  18th December 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/

## Provenance

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