---
title: "Waiver - UHB_QEH - X-Lab Ltd - Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab Ltd."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068cf9"
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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 - X-Lab Ltd - Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab Ltd.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068cf9

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## Summary

The procurement process, identified as a direct award, involves the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. The contract titled "Waiver - UHB_QEH - X-Lab Ltd - Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab Ltd." falls under the category of services, specifically contract administration services. The contract has been awarded to X-Lab Ltd, a large supplier based in London. This process reached the award stage, with a key contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement method utilised was below threshold, without competition, simplifying the award process due to its strategic nature.

This tender offers business expansion opportunities predominantly for companies that specialise in providing services related to contract administration. Given that X-Lab Ltd, a substantial enterprise, has been selected as a supplier, similar large entities with expertise in service agreements might find it advantageous to engage in future opportunities with University Hospitals Birmingham. Businesses situated in proximity to Birmingham or London, possessing strong capabilities in handling similar service agreements, are well-placed to compete in such procurements, potentially forming partnerships that leverage the geographical reach and sector-specific knowledge of central government public authorities like the NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

This service relates to the Service Agreement NEQAS & X-Lab. by X-Lab Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038667-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 30 Mar 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 | £22,500 |

## 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 | X-LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038667-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038667-2026
  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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