---
title: "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Afos Ltd - Formalin Delivery System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06143c"
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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 - Afos Ltd - Formalin Delivery System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06143c

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the replacement of the formalin dispenser system in Histopathology at Heartlands Hospital. The contract, titled "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Afos Ltd - Formalin Delivery System," was awarded to Afos Ltd. This process, classified under the goods category, employed a direct procurement method without competition, as the project was below threshold. The contract, which commenced on 1st December 2025 and concluded on 30th January 2026, encompasses the delivery and installation of medical equipment. The key legislation underpinning this initiative is the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in innovative histopathology solutions. SMEs with a focus on delivering such specialised systems could find similar opportunities promising for future collaborations. Afos Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Kingston upon Hull, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the possibility for similar businesses to gain traction in the healthcare public procurement sector, potentially paving the way for expansion and further projects.

## Notice

This service relates to the replacement of the formalin dispenser system in Histopathology at Heartlandsd Hospital by Afos Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008964-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,263 |

## 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 | AFOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008964-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008964-2026
  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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