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Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of a Fully Automated System for the Sectioning of Wax Tissue Blocks including Mounting Onto a Glass Slide for Further Staining

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 08:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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01 Apr 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and post-warranty maintenance of a fully automated system for sectioning wax tissue blocks, including mounting onto a glass slide for further staining. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and was carried out using a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. This contract, awarded to Axlab Ltd, was signed on 7th April 2026 and spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2034, with a total contract value of £630,000. It is part of an initiative to upgrade laboratory automation systems at the hospital, with the framework ensuring competitive combined procurement benefits.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the automation and medical equipment manufacturing industries. Companies with expertise in designing and supplying laboratory automation systems, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance support, would find this tender beneficial. With automated systems playing a crucial role in advancing healthcare operations, suppliers can leverage such contracts to reinforce their market presence, demonstrate technological proficiency, and establish long-term relationships with public healthcare institutions. Businesses focusing on providing innovative healthcare solutions stand a great chance to thrive by participating in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of a Fully Automated System for the Sectioning of Wax Tissue Blocks including Mounting Onto a Glass Slide for Further Staining

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of a Fully Automated System for the Sectioning of Wax Tissue Blocks including Mounting Onto a Glass Slide for Further Staining for Cambridge University Hospitals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ae5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031248-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48921000 - Automation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2034 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
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY 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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXLAB LIMITED

Further Information

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