---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Implantcast UK Ltd - Knee Implants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670b1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Implantcast UK Ltd - Knee Implants

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670b1

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the procurement process for knee implants provided by Implantcast UK Ltd. This contract pertains to surgical goods within the industry category of medical implants, specifically surgical implants. It operates under a direct procurement method, bypassing competitive bidding, marking it as below threshold. The contract commenced on 20th January 2026 and concluded on 19th February 2026. The procurement was managed by the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, a shared service aimed at optimising procurement for NHS trusts in Birmingham and Solihull, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specializing in medical devices and suppliers of surgical goods. It demonstrates potential for businesses that can offer competitive and high-quality products within specialised medical fields like orthopaedic implants. Companies able to provide high performing surgical solutions are well positioned to compete for similar contracts within the NHS procurement landscape, where direct and efficient supply chains are highly valued. The involvement of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, notable for its expansive procurement services, further signifies potential for broader access to NHS procurement opportunities beyond this specific award.

## Notice

This service relates to the Knee Implants by Implantcast UK Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025930-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,000 |

## 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 | IMPLANTCAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33184100 - Surgical implants

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 16:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025930-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025930-2026
  20th 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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