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title: "Waiver - UHB_QEH - Qinetiq Ltd - Computer Penetration Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Waiver - UHB_QEH - Qinetiq Ltd - Computer Penetration Testing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e7e

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for computer penetration testing services, titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - Qinetiq Ltd - Computer Penetration Testing." This contract is classified under the software package and information systems category and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was a direct award, below threshold, without competition to Qinetiq Ltd. The contract was active from 10 September to 9 October 2025, with a gross contract value of £12,470.40. The award date was 19 March 2026, and the process is now in the Award stage.

This contract provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity and information systems, particularly those adept at computer penetration testing. Given the direct procurement method, businesses capable of offering competitive and highly specialised services may find growth opportunities in similar waivers or direct contracts with public authorities. This present engagement with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust allows Qinetiq Ltd, a prominent SME, to demonstrate its capabilities, paving the way for future collaborations in the public sector. Prospective businesses in this sector should aim to enhance their speciality offerings to attract contracts from central government public authorities.

## Notice

This service relates to the Computer Penetration Testing West Midlands Secure Data Environment by Qinetiq Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024989-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,392 |

## 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024989-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024989-2026
  19th 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/

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