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title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06790 - Bio-Rad - Service contract & test kit reagents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d92f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06790 - Bio-Rad - Service contract & test kit reagents

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d92f

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06790 - Bio-Rad - Service contract & test kit reagents" within the healthcare industry category. This procurement, managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement involved a direct procurement method under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54 and was conducted below the competitive threshold. The contract, awarded to Bio-Rad, includes service contracts and test kit reagents with a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 1st April 2029 and was signed on 30th April 2026. The total contract value is £71,789.64, with a net amount of £59,824.70.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specializing in the provision of medical reagents and test kits. As the award has been granted to Bio-Rad, companies in the industry can explore areas of collaboration or compete for similar future opportunities through the NHS procurement channels. Large-scale suppliers with a capacity to meet substantial, continuous demand for high-quality medical supplies would be particularly well-suited for such tenders. The procurement process, involving a direct approach and below-threshold method, highlights the importance of maintaining strong industry connections and the ability to respond comprehensively yet rapidly to the specific needs of public sector healthcare procurement.

## Notice

This service relates to the service contract & test kit reagents provided by Bio-Rad

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072863-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,824 |

## 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 | BIO-RAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072863-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072863-2026
  31st July 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/

## Provenance

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