---
title: "UHB & BWC - Therakos - ECP System Consumables and Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066866"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# UHB & BWC - Therakos - ECP System Consumables and Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066866

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, with a focus on acquiring Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) system consumables and services for Therakos CELLEX machines used within the Apheresis services. The title of this process is "UHB & BWC - Therakos - ECP System Consumables and Service," classified under the medical consumables industry category. The procurement occurs at the Birmingham location, UKG31 region, and is in the award stage with important dates, including the start of the contract on 1st April 2026 and ending on 28th February 2031. This contract, valued gross at £6,072,300, was awarded directly due to the singular technical capabilities of the supplier, Therakos (UK) Ltd.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare equipment and services, particularly those that supply or maintain complex medical devices. Companies that can provide reliable software updates, technical support, or related consumables would find this type of contract a substantial opportunity to expand their business within the healthcare sector. Potential competitors in similar future tenders could be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical technology services or larger organisations that have established systems that could integrate seamlessly with existing platforms within NHS facilities. The availability of such contracts presents a critical prospect for ongoing partnerships and contribution to essential healthcare services.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) consumable kits, lamps, and servicing for Therakos CELLEX machines used within the Apheresis services.

### Procurement Information

Only supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028352-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,060,250 |
| Contracts value | £5,060,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | THERAKOS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028352-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022353-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022338-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028352-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022353-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022338-2026
  12th March 2026 - Transparency 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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