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STH Maintenance of 3 x Tissue-Tek VIP6 2026-27

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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30 Sep 2026 at 09:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procured post-warranty maintenance for three Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP6 AI tissue processors. The requirement covers servicing and maintenance of these specific medical equipment units, identified in the procurement by their serial numbers. The equipment is used for tissue processing, and the work falls within medical equipment repair and maintenance services. The buying organisation is the NHS foundation trust, based in Sheffield. This is a specialist, manufacturer-specific maintenance requirement rather than a general equipment servicing contract, so it is most relevant to suppliers able to support Tissue-Tek VIP6 AI processors and provide maintenance for laboratory or pathology equipment.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Sakura Finetek UK Ltd. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £13,065 including tax. There was one lot, covering maintenance of all three tissue processors, and the award is active. The available procurement details identify the direct-award route but do not set out evaluation criteria or a competitive assessment basis.

This award shows demand at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for ongoing, post-warranty maintenance of three Tissue-Tek VIP6 AI tissue processors. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need the technical capability to service and maintain this specific processor model, together with the parts, diagnostic expertise and support arrangements needed to keep pathology equipment operating. The buyer used a direct award without competition for this contract, so suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate a strong fit with the equipment and the maintenance requirement, rather than relying on a broad medical-equipment service offer. Sakura Finetek UK Ltd was selected, indicating the relevance of specialist product knowledge and the ability to support Sakura systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH Maintenance of 3 x Tissue-Tek VIP6 2026-27

Notice Description

Maintenance contract post warranty period 3 x Sakura Tissue Tek VIP6 AI Tissue Processors s/n: 6042-60421560 6042-60421555 6042-60421556

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077d1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092173-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,065 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Sakura Finetek UK Limited

Further Information

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