---
title: "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Midco Print and Packaging Ltd - Clinical Chemistry Barcodes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061403"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Waiver - UHB_HGS - Midco Print and Packaging Ltd - Clinical Chemistry Barcodes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061403

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Midco Print and Packaging Ltd for providing clinical chemistry barcodes, which are crucial for labelling patient specimens. This public procurement process, identified by "ocds-h6vhtk-061403," falls under the 'goods' category and is classified within 'Clinical products' (CPV: 33698000). The procurement was completed using a direct method due to being below threshold levels, thereby proceeding without competition. Located in Birmingham, the buying organisation reflects a central government public authority. The contract period is from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with the contract being active, valued at £58,617.10 gross. The process was completed with the award notice published on 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare supply chain, focusing on clinical product manufacturing and supply. The absence of competition, due to the direct award nature of the contract, highlights unique opportunities for businesses that can provide niche or specialised products like clinical barcodes. SMEs or ventures looking to target public sector contracts within the healthcare industry in the United Kingdom would benefit from understanding such procurement channels. The contract with Midco Print and Packaging Ltd, which itself is a small or medium-sized enterprise, demonstrates the practical feasibility of securing such engagements in this space.

## Notice

This service relates to the barcodes which are used to label patient specimens by Midco Print and Packaging Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008872-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,847 |

## 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 | MIDCO PRINT AND PACKAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008872-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008872-2026
  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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