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Histology Modernisation

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2026 at 13:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 13:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Histology Modernisation" project has been conducted by University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This direct award procurement aims to purchase capital equipment, complemented by a ten-year agreement for maintenance and consumables. The procurement falls under the category of medical equipment and laboratory services. Located at Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, this procurement is part of the goods purchasing for central government authorities. The contract award has been announced as pending on 16th April 2026, with the contract period starting immediately and running until the end of August 2036. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, justified by sole supplier criteria due to equipment compatibility and urgency.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on medical equipment and laboratory services, particularly those capable of integrating specialised equipment. Axlab, a large-scale supplier based in Hadleigh, Ipswich, is identified as the supplier, showcasing the value of being well-versed in the healthcare sector and capable of delivering sophisticated technical solutions. While SMEs could find an edge in niche areas, larger enterprises with established outputs and experience in fulfilling central government contracts will have more opportunities to contribute to similar procurement processes, thereby expanding their market presence substantially.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Histology Modernisation

Notice Description

Purchase of Capital Equipment for Histology Modernisation, with supporting 10yr maintenance and consumable agreements

Procurement Information

Sole supplier due to equipment integration, and urgent timeframe

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068452
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034760-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,009,532 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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