---
title: "Waiver - UHB _QEH - 12015 - X-Lab Limited - Annual support for NPEX service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca5d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Waiver - UHB _QEH - 12015 - X-Lab Limited - Annual support for NPEX service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca5d

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## Summary

The public procurement contract was conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust for the procurement of annual support for the NPEX service provided by X-Lab Limited. This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically contract administration services, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 14th July 2026, with the contract status being active since 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, which led to the awarding of the contract to X-Lab Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing IT and support services to the healthcare sector. Such businesses could benefit from establishing or expanding partnerships with NHS trusts or similar central government public authorities in the UK. While this specific procurement was conducted without competition, businesses offering similar services might consider exploring future opportunities to provide support services, leveraging expertise in managing technical infrastructure within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

This service relates to the QEHB 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/065935-2026 |
| 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 | 14 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

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065935-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065935-2026
  14th 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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