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Histolog Scanner

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Histolog Scanner, awarded by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the purchase of a confocal microscope for rapid imaging of tissue specimens. Located in Sheffield, the Trust entered the award stage on the 10th of March 2026, concluding a direct procurement method classified as below threshold, without competition. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically targeting the medical and research sectors. Key dates include the contract period from October 2025, with completion projected for June 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture or supply of advanced medical imaging equipment, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised products such as CE-IVD accredited scanners. Large companies, such as Samantree Medical SA, which was selected as the supplier, will find the direct procurement approach advantageous due to the lack of competition. Businesses that can meet stringent accreditation standards and offer specialised technology to healthcare providers are ideally positioned to participate in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Histolog Scanner

Notice Description

Histolog Scanner is a confocal microscope for rapid imaging of tissue specimens removed by surgery or biopsy. The scanner has CE-IVD accreditation for analysing tissue specimens. The scanner generates images that are reviewed by a histopathologist on a screen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021381-2026
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
£41,659 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 15 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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

SAMANTREE MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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