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title: "Waiver - UHB_QEH - DT Med Tech International/Vilex - Custom Implant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c5f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Waiver - UHB_QEH - DT Med Tech International/Vilex - Custom Implant

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c5f

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## Summary

This procurement process is driven by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - DT Med Tech International/Vilex - Custom Implant" aligns with the healthcare industry's orthopaedic category and involves the supply of custom total talus implants. The process has reached the Award stage with the contract details published on 28th April 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition. DT Med Tech International/Vilex, the awarded supplier, is situated in Cambridge and represents a large-scale operation. The contract's active period spanned from 5th February 2026 to 6th March 2026, valued at a gross amount of £18,000.

This tender offers growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in orthopaedic implants, particularly customised solutions. As it employs a direct procurement method, businesses with a robust reputation and pre-established niche expertise in healthcare products could find similar opportunities advantageous. Given the involvement of a large supplier like DT Med Tech International/Vilex, small to medium enterprises might explore collaborations or supply chain enhancements to become competitive in future procurements within the NHS framework. This initiative opens avenues for innovation in medical supplies, encouraging collaborations that leverage bespoke manufacturing capacities.

## Notice

This service relates to the custom total talus implant by DT Med Tech International/Vilex

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038412-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2GW |
| 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 | DT MED TECH INTERNATIONAL/VILEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038412-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038412-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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