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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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01 Apr 2026 at 13:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and post-warranty maintenance of a fully automated system for sectioning wax tissue blocks, which includes mounting onto a glass slide for further staining. The procurement falls under the goods category and was executed using a selective method through a framework. Axlab Ltd was awarded the contract, valued at £630,000 (gross £756,000), on 24th March 2026, with an effective contract period starting from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2034. The Trust, situated in Cambridge, UK, has established this procurement to enhance its capabilities in medical automation systems, crucial for its regional operations.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the automation system sector, particularly those bringing innovation to medical technology. Firms well-versed in supplying automated medical equipment systems would find this procurement appealing, as it involves both supply and maintenance components, which demand ongoing engagement and technical proficiency. Businesses that can provide comprehensive solutions—ranging from installation to maintenance—are encouraged to consider such tenders, as they offer potential long-term partnerships with prominent healthcare institutions like the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The competitive nature of the procurement method under a framework allows for strategic positioning within the central government public authority sphere.

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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/030442-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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