---
title: "Waiver - UHB_QEH - Hologic Inc - Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ec5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-19"
---

# Waiver - UHB_QEH - Hologic Inc - Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ec5

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## Summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits, awarded to Hologic Inc. This direct procurement method was utilised with a waiver, enabling acquisition without competition, as it was below the threshold. Classified under medical consumables, the procurement falls within the goods category. The trust, based in Birmingham, aims to enhance healthcare delivery with these kits in the UK region UKG31. Key dates include the award active period from 1st December 2025 to 1st December 2026, following the contract signing on 28th November 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those producing or supplying diagnostic kits. While this specific process was awarded directly, similar tenders may arise, inviting competitive participation from SMEs like Hologic Inc. Based in Manchester, SMEs within the healthcare or medical goods industry can benefit by preparing to offer innovative or competitive products that meet procurement specifications, thus enhancing regional healthcare capabilities.

## Notice

This service relates to the Hologic APTIMA NAAT collection kits by Hologic Inc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025117-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,000 |

## 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 | HOLOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025117-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025117-2026
  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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