---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Nonacus Ltd - Reagents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675f3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Nonacus Ltd - Reagents

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675f3

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located at Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, has reached the award stage. The contract, tagged with ID "028278-2026", involves the purchase of chemical reagents for whole exome sequencing and Pan Haem provided by Nonacus Ltd. This initiative falls under the goods category and utilises a direct procurement method, specifically a waiver below the competition threshold. Commencing on 19 February 2026, the contract has been actively engaged through a period ending on 19 March 2026. The procurement falls under the central government public authority classification within the UKG31 region. Key contact within the procurement process includes Melisa Charlesagwu, reachable via the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the chemical reagents industry, particularly those specialising in genomics and clinical diagnostics. Given the procurement method and the substantial contract value of £29,597.88 (gross), it presents a lucrative opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) like Nonacus Ltd.as the supplier. Businesses with expertise in supplying specialised medical and scientific goods are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence by engaging with NHS organisations.

## Notice

This service relates to the Reagents for whole exome sequencing & Pan Haem by Nonacus Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028278-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,664 |

## 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 | NONACUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696300 - Chemical reagents

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028278-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028278-2026
  27th 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/

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