---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Life Technologies Ltd - Medical Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06762c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06762c.json"
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 - Life Technologies Ltd - Medical Equipment

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06762c

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process concerning medical equipment, specifically an automated extractor for blood, marrow, FFPE DNA, and RNA extractions, provided by Life Technologies Ltd. The procurement process was managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which oversees the Birmingham and Solihull (BSOL) Procurement Collaborative. The process took place in Birmingham, UK, under the industry category of medical equipment. The contract was awarded directly to the supplier, Life Technologies Ltd, without competition, under a procurement method identified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was signed on 17 February 2026, for a period ending on 19 March 2026, with a gross value of £77,597.83.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those equipped to provide sophisticated DNA and RNA extraction technologies. As a trusted supplier to a major health organisation like the NHS, successful firms can leverage this opportunity to secure future contracts within the public sector. SMEs and VCSEs, especially those already operating or interested in entering the healthcare technology market, stand to benefit by proving their capability to meet the specialised needs of NHS trusts. Such engagements can also enhance a business's reputation and increase its visibility among potential clients in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

This service relates to the automated extractor for blood, marrow, FFPE DNA & RNA extractions by Life Technologies Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028379-2026 |
| 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 | £64,664 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028379-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028379-2026
  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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