---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- iGenomix - Genetics Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b00"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# Waiver - BWC_RQ3- iGenomix - Genetics Testing

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b00

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process entitled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- iGenomix - Genetics Testing" in the medical sector. This contract involves genetic testing of human embryos, with iGenomix awarded the contract. The procurement was managed without competition, characterised as "below threshold." The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, serving as the procuring entity through the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, guided the process. Situated in Birmingham, UKG31, this undertaking falls under the public authority's central government classification. The contract was awarded on 16th March 2026 and spans from 19th December 2025 to 18th December 2026, with a gross contract value of £72,000.

Business opportunities arising from this procurement process are primarily targeted at companies specialising in genetic testing and healthcare services, particularly those focusing on embryonic research and related diagnostics. Small and medium-sized enterprises possessing expertise in blood-testing reagents and genetic analysis may find this venture attractive, given iGenomix's role as a supplier. The direct procurement method underscores a niche demand within the health sector, presenting growth prospects for firms capable of delivering specialised medical goods and services. With the procurement already awarded, firms can leverage similar opportunities by aligning with NHS Trusts and collaborative procurement entities.

## Notice

This service relates to the Genetic testing of cells biopsied from human embryos by iGenomix

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023489-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | IGENOMIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023489-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023489-2026
  16th March 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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