---
title: "SLA - Cryostorage - UHB-BWC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066413"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066413.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# SLA - Cryostorage - UHB-BWC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066413

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the "SLA - Cryostorage - UHB-BWC" project. This process relates to the health services industry, specifically for fertility preservation and cryostorage, and took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the Award and Contract stage, with activities completed. The associated contract became active on 1st April 2024 and will remain until 31st March 2026. The Cryostorage services will be provided by Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a large-scale supplier located in Birmingham.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in fertility preservation and cryostorage. The nature of the procurement, being a direct and below-threshold agreement, suggests that businesses with existing NHS relationships or a strong local presence might find it advantageous. Companies experienced in offering licensed healthcare services, especially those ready to engage in service-level agreements with NHS Trusts, would be well-suited to such opportunities, allowing for potential growth within regulated healthcare service provision areas.

## Notice

Under this agreement The BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST agree to provide HFEA licenced services for Fertility Preservation and Cryostorage, through the Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre, HFEA Licenced Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020354-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,892 |

## 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 | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020354-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020354-2026
  6th March 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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