---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Beckman Coulter UK Ltd - Reagents and Consumables."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064717"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064717.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 - Beckman Coulter UK Ltd - Reagents and Consumables.

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064717

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust acting as the procuring entity. The contract titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Beckman Coulter UK Ltd - Reagents and Consumables" falls into the industry category of medical consumables and covers the provision of reagents and consumables intended for sequencing services. This direct procurement process proceeded without competition, being below the threshold requirements. The award stage is complete, with a contract signed on 2nd December 2025, set to start on 9th February 2026 and conclude on 8th December 2026. The location for delivery is Birmingham, UK, under the public authority central government classification.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the medical consumables sector, as it involves a notable NHS trust seeking specialised products. Businesses engaged in supplying medical reagents and consumables, particularly those with capabilities in supporting sequenced-based services, would find this tender beneficial. Furthermore, the direct award method indicates an established relationship or necessity for quick procurement, suggesting that suppliers with proven track records and compliance with NHS standards are well-suited to engage and thrive in such opportunities.

## Notice

This service relates to the purchase of Reagents and consumables to be used for our accredited sequencing service by StarLab UK Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010033-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,506 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010033-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010033-2026
  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/

## Provenance

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