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Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Apr 2026 at 08:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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12 Feb 2026 at 15:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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12 Feb 2026 at 10:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, finalised on 8 April 2026, involves the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust awarding a direct contract to Syntec Scientific Ltd. This contract focuses on the automation of histopathology sectioning using the AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system. The process falls under the public authority's category of 'publicAuthorityCentralGovernment' and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract began on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2031. The procurement, conducted without competitive bidding due to Syntec Scientific Ltd. being the sole supplier capable of meeting the required technical specifications, is executed under the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for Syntec Scientific Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Ireland, to expand its influence and secure a five-year contract valued at £905,000, delivering high-quality laboratory equipment to the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. The contract underscores the strategic advantage for businesses that specialise in niche, technologically advanced products and possess the authorisation and technical expertise to provide exclusive support, showcasing the potential for growth in such specialised fields of the laboratory equipment industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system

Notice Description

Procurement of Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system

Procurement Information

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust intends to award this direct award contract without competition under Procurement Act 2023 - Section 41 and Schedule 5. For the AS 410M Auto Slide Preparation System is an automated histology sectioning platform that cuts paraffin blocks and produces consistent, high quality slides with minimal manual input. It streamlines microtomy, slide mounting, drying, and barcode based traceability, helping the laboratory increase throughput and reduce pressure on staff. Syntec Scientific Ltd. are the sole supplier and authorised technical support provider for the AS 410M Auto Slide Preparation System. No alternative supplier is able to provide a system that meets the required technical specifications or integrates with the authority's existing histopathology infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ea9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031690-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£905,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£905,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Syntec Scientific Ltd.

Further Information

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