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Histology Cassette Printer and Slide Labeller

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Histology Cassette Printer and Slide Labeller to be used in the Pathology Group at CDEP. This procurement falls under the category of Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care Products. The procurement process was managed as a call-off from a framework agreement, a selective method to ensure an effective match to the agency's needs. The tender was awarded on the 24th of November, 2025, with the contract period running until the 31st of March, 2026. The procurement was classified under goods and had an estimated value of £40,206.84. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with details having been published in December 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment industry, particularly those equipped to supply advanced printing and labelling technology for histology purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been deemed suitable for this procurement, indicating an inclusive approach that favours flexibility and competitive pricing. Suppliers capable of meeting the needs for such specialised medical equipment, which is utilised across multiple regions including the UK and overseas territories, would be well-positioned to partake in similar future opportunities. This procurement highlights the demand for reliable and innovative suppliers ready to support essential healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Histology Cassette Printer and Slide Labeller

Notice Description

A Histology cassette printer and slide labeller are required to replace the old and failing current machines in the Pathology Group in CDEP. These machine enables the Pathology group to quickly and permanently identify tissue cassettes and microscope slides used in the evaluation of tissues challenged with infectious diseases from internal and external projects at Porton.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-152847b4-167b-44ce-9de6-b56201cb2fcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c1391d-0e52-451e-bee9-ce54c75b72ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,206 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,206 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELLPATH

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