---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Grifols UK Ltd - Reagents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067646"
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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 - Grifols UK Ltd - Reagents

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067646

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, involves a direct award contract to Grifols UK Ltd for the supply of reagents used in serological testing of patient samples. This contract, part of a waiver process described as "Below threshold - without competition," is categorised under the goods sector, specifically chemical reagents. Located in Birmingham, UK, under postal codes B4 6NH and B15 2WB, the contracting process reached the award stage on 27th March 2026, with the contract taking effect from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027. The total gross value of the contract is £15,053.69. Melisa Charlesagwu serves as the contact point for the procurement, representing the BSOL Procurement Collaborative, a shared service for NHS Trusts in the Birmingham region.

This tender represents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly those in the chemical manufacturing and healthcare supply sectors, to engage in public procurement with NHS entities. The direct award indicates that suppliers with established reputations or innovative solutions in the field of serological reagents are well-positioned to capitalize on such opportunities. This agreement also signifies the potential for businesses specialising in medical testing supplies to align with NHS trusts, thereby fostering growth through strategic partnerships and increased exposure within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

This service relates to the Reagents for serological testing of patient samples by Grifols UK Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028414-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,544 |

## 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 | GRIFOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696300 - Chemical reagents

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028414-2026
  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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