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Tissue Automated Embedding System

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FT

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08 Oct 2025 at 08:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for the acquisition of the Sakura Finetek AutoTEC® a120 Automated Embedding System on a capital purchase basis. Classified under the industry category "Diagnostic systems," this procurement falls within the main category of goods. The tender was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the South East region in the United Kingdom, with postal code BN2 5BE. The contract period started on 3rd October 2025 and is set to end on 2nd October 2026. The award status is active as of the same start date, with the award published on 8th October 2025. The total contract value amounts to £249,328.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostic systems, particularly those with expertise in automated embedding systems. While the procurement process involved a selective method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could potentially benefit from engaging with similar tenders in the future. Though the awarded supplier is Sakura Finetek UK Limited, businesses aiming to compete should focus on aligning their offerings with the technical specifications and procurement frameworks utilised by NHS trusts and similar health sector organisations in the UK. By understanding this procurement landscape, companies can foster growth and build strategic partnerships within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tissue Automated Embedding System

Notice Description

Provision of The Sakura Finetek AutoTEC(r) a120 Automated Embedding System on a Capital Purchase Basis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fb24cdb-df59-4c1a-8f54-a6844d824f6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe708901-bd4c-456b-9dbd-f967a985ba77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,328 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,328 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5BE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAKURA FINETEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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