---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - StarLab UK Ltd - 12 months standing order to supply reagents used for the laboratories accredited services."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06470d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06470d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - StarLab UK Ltd - 12 months standing order to supply reagents used for the laboratories accredited services.

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06470d

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has recently concluded a procurement process for a 12-month standing order contract to supply reagents for its laboratory services. This contract, awarded to StarLab UK Ltd, focuses on services under the industry category of medical and surgical equipment maintenance. The procurement stage has moved through the award phase, with the contract having been signed on 31st December 2025 and active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Managed under a direct procurement method, the contract was executed below the threshold without competition.

This contract presents opportunities for growth in the biotechnology and laboratory supplies sectors. Suppliers specialising in laboratory reagents, particularly those operating at a small to medium enterprise level, may find similar upcoming contracts beneficial. Participation in such tenders can bolster market presence and establish long-term relationships with healthcare institutions. The need for regular supply and maintenance of laboratory equipment provides continuous opportunities for both established companies and new entrants into the medical supplies industry.

## Notice

This service relates to the 12 months standing order to supply reagents used for the laboratories accredited services by StarLab UK Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010018-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 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 | £71,198 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| 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 | STARLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010018-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010018-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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