---
title: "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Howard Handling Ltd - Purchase of Bed Handler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061456"
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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 - Howard Handling Ltd - Purchase of Bed Handler

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061456

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which recently awarded a contract titled "Waiver - UHB_HGS - Howard Handling Ltd - Purchase of Bed Handler" to Howard Handling Ltd. This procurement falls under the "goods" industry category and is specifically related to traction or suspension devices for medical beds. The procurement method used was a direct approach with no competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract was signed on 24th October 2025, and is set to last from 27th October 2025 to 27th October 2045. The location is Birmingham, United Kingdom, with the awarding stage completed. The procurement is regulated under UK legislation referenced as 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment or associated industries. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Howard Handling Ltd, which is the awarded supplier, can benefit as this contract involves the provision of specific medical equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying medical traction or suspension devices would be well-suite to compete for similar contracts, allowing for business expansion and increased visibility within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This service relates to the Purchase of Bed Handler by Howard Handling Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009011-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2045 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,670 |

## 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 | HOWARD HANDLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192310 - Traction or suspension devices for medical beds

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009011-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009011-2026
  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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