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title: "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Appleton Woods Ltd - Capital purchase of UV microscope at Heartlands Hospital"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Waiver - UHB_HGS - Appleton Woods Ltd - Capital purchase of UV microscope at Heartlands Hospital

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613b3

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the capital purchase of a UV microscope at Heartlands Hospital. This contract, awarded to Appleton Woods Ltd, falls under the category of ultraviolet medical devices and has been classified as a procurement of goods. The procurement was conducted via a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract, associated with indirect immunofluorescence clinical laboratory results in Immunology, spans from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £50,158.80 gross. The Trust, located in Birmingham, carried out this procurement under its legal basis 2023/54, and it is now in the award stage.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical laboratory equipment and technology. Companies that can provide cutting-edge scientific equipment and solutions could leverage this type of procurement to grow their market presence and establish relationships with large public institutions like NHS Foundation Trusts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in government contracts and capable of accommodating specialised medical needs, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities. Additionally, this contract reflects the potential for smaller companies to engage in direct procurement processes without competition, further facilitating their growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

This service relates to the capital purchase of UV microscope for production of indirect immunofluorescence clinical laboratory results in Immunology at Heartlands Hospital by Appleton Woods Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,799 |

## 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 | APPLETON WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33158300 - Ultraviolet medical devices

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2026
  2nd February 2026 - 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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