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title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd-3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06476b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd-3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06476b

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, UK, for a three-year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and two Excelsior AS tissue processors. This contract falls under the services category in the health sector, with a particular focus on contract administration services. The procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, resulting in an award to Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd. Key dates include the contract start date on 11 December 2025 and end date on 19 December 2025, with the contract being signed on 10 December 2025. The procurement status is marked as complete, and the related contract was activated as of 4 February 2026. The main procuring entity, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, plays a collaborative role in procurement within the Birmingham and Solihull integrated care system.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in providing specialised medical or laboratory equipment services, such as Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd, which is noted for its involvement in this award. Businesses that can deliver contract administration services and are adept in healthcare equipment servicing in the Birmingham region may find similar opportunities to participate in public sector contracts, especially those related to central government healthcare procurement. Engaging in such contracts could help SMEs strengthen their position and credibility in the healthcare equipment market, aligning with public procurement requirements and demonstrating quality service capabilities.

## Notice

This service relates to the 3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors by Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010185-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,162 |

## 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 | SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS (EPREDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 16:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010185-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010185-2026
  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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