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title: "Waiver - UHB_HGS - X-Lab Limited - GS Pathology - Annual support for NPEX service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c11b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# Waiver - UHB_HGS - X-Lab Limited - GS Pathology - Annual support for NPEX service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c11b

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## Summary

The contract, initiated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on providing annual support for the NPEX service under the GS Pathology category and is directly awarded to X-Lab Limited. This process, taking place in Birmingham, United Kingdom, falls under the 'services' industry category and follows a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, thus proceeding without competition. The procurement process is at the "award" stage, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2027. Key contact points include Melisa Charlesagwu from the buying organisation, and the service is set within the central government public authority sector.

This tender presents considerable business opportunities for large-scale service providers, particularly those specialising in subscription services, such as pathology support systems. Businesses like X-Lab Limited, which demonstrate expertise in providing tailored IT solutions for healthcare systems, are well-positioned to compete and secure growth through such contracts. The process stipulates direct engagement with the buyer, highlighting the necessity for proficient networking and the capacity to deliver bespoke services in line with stringent public sector standards.

## Notice

This service relates to the GS Pathology - Annual support for NPEX service by X-Lab Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061666-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 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 | £25,404 |

## 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

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061666-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061666-2026
  1st July 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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