---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Biocartis NV - Idylla instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067610"
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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 - Biocartis NV - Idylla instrument

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067610

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with the involvement of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the contract award stage. The tender, titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Biocartis NV - Idylla instrument," has been completed and relates to the acquisition of the Idylla instrument from Biocartis NV. This process falls under the medical equipment industry category with a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £73,455 excluding VAT, commenced on 19 February 2026 and concluded on 19 March 2026. Notably, the Birmingham location, a hotspot for healthcare collaboration, underscores the strategic importance of this procurement to the region's integrated care system.

This procurement process presents significant business opportunities for healthcare equipment suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the development and provision of innovative medical solutions. The direct award to Biocartis NV highlights the demand for specialised medical instruments within NHS frameworks, offering insight into aligning product offerings with NHS needs. Such tenders can be highly beneficial for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK healthcare sector, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions suited to streamlined procurement processes.

## Notice

This service relates to the Idylla instrument by Biocartis NV

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028324-2026 |
| 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 | £73,455 |

## 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 | BIOCARTIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028324-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028324-2026
  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/

## Provenance

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