Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Maintenance Contract

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, involved the award of a service contract for Essential Cellular Pathology Equipment titled "Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Maintenance Contract". This contract includes preventative and breakdown cover for the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus H&E stainer. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage. The awarded contract, valued at £21,812.40 gross, is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029, providing services across the United Kingdom. The process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and was managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services. Sakura Finetek UK Ltd, a large supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting opportunities for companies with similar capabilities to engage in future procurements. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar tenders include those with expertise in healthcare technology services, particularly those capable of providing essential equipment maintenance and repair solutions to central government health institutions.

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Notice Title

Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Service contract on Essential Cellular Pathology Equipment. The contract will provide preventative and breakdown cover for the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus H&E stainer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058642-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,177 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAKURA FINETEK

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