---
title: "Waiver - UHB_QEH - Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd - Thoracic Surgery Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646a0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Waiver - UHB_QEH - Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd - Thoracic Surgery Machine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646a0

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## Summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within central government, recently completed a procurement process involving the acquisition of medical equipment specifically a Thoracic Surgery Machine from Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, as it falls below the threshold and was conducted without competition. The procurement process culminated on 4th February 2026, with the contract having been active since 2nd November 2025 and set to continue until 2nd November 2032. This procurement, primarily under the industry category of medical equipment, was facilitated for the thoracic surgery unit located in Birmingham, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that operate within the medical equipment industry. Businesses focusing on innovative medical technologies, especially those specialising in devices for surgical applications, may find growing opportunities in such direct, below-threshold procurements within the NHS network. Engaging in similar contracts with the NHS can drive business growth, expand market reach, and enhance reputational standing by supplying high-stakes, essential equipment in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This service relates to the Purchase of HFNO for thoracic surgery unit by Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009848-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,364 |

## 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 | FISHER AND PAYKEL HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009848-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009848-2026
  4th 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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