---
title: "Waiver - UHB_QEH - J&J DEPUY SYNTHES - Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Wellcome Theatres Specimen Rooms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Waiver - UHB_QEH - J&J DEPUY SYNTHES - Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Wellcome Theatres Specimen Rooms

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646d8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - J&J DEPUY SYNTHES - Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Wellcome Theatres Specimen Rooms" was conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Located in Birmingham, this central government public authority oversaw the purchase process which commenced on 3rd January 2026 and will remain in effect until 5th January 2031. Classified within the medical equipment industry, this procurement focused on the acquisition of formaldehyde cabinets, with engagement through a direct procurement method below the financial threshold, thus proceeding without competition. This tender reached the award stage, where Safelab Systems Ltd was identified as a suitable supplier.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or supply of medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in formalin cabinets. Companies like Safelab Systems Ltd, an SME involved in this procurement, exemplify the type of business well-suited to seize such opportunities owing to their niche in medical equipment manufacturing. Businesses wishing to strengthen their market presence within the medical equipment sector, especially those operating as SMEs or interested in growing their medical supply chain logistics, may benefit from pursuing similar procurement avenues, catering to specialised demands such as those presented by NHS Trusts.

## Notice

This service relates to the purchase of Formalin Cabinets for Main Theatres, Amb Care and Welcome Theatres Specimen Rooms by Safelab Systems Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009939-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,056 |

## 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 2GW |
| 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 | SAFELAB SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009939-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009939-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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