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

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Feb 2026 at 10:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has announced the completion of the procurement process for "Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system." This procurement, under the Northern Ireland devolved regulations, involves the direct award of a contract without competition due to specific technical reasons. The awarded contract is for supplying laboratory equipment and is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2031, with an estimated value of £905,000. The procurement method employed is a direct award, and the purchasing entity is classified under central government authorities in the UK. The procurement is related to goods within the laboratory equipment category and will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Syntec Scientific Ltd., an SME from Dublin, Ireland, is the sole provider and technical support for the AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system. Their automated platform enhances laboratory throughput with advanced slide preparation capabilities. While this particular procurement showcases a direct award due to technical compatibility, it highlights the potential for suppliers with unique technical systems to secure similar opportunities. Businesses with innovative solutions aligning with specific technical requirements of health care entities may find lucrative prospects in similar markets.

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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/013030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
financeprocurement@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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