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RHH Embedding Stations - Capital Purchase

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract process led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sheffield, UK, was recently completed with the award dated 6th March 2026. This process involved a capital purchase titled "RHH Embedding Stations - Capital Purchase," focusing on the acquisition of x2 Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Embedding Systems, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was direct contracting, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract period is set from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2031, and has been active since the signing date of 6th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in precision systems. Given the direct procurement method and below-threshold approach, large companies like Sakura Finetek UK Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Businesses with expertise in high-quality laboratory equipment manufacturing should seek similar direct procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and foster strategic partnerships with healthcare organisations like Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

RHH Embedding Stations - Capital Purchase

Notice Description

Capital purchase for x2 Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Embedding System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06647a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020535-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAKURA FINETEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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