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title: "Histology Cassette Printer and Slide Labeller"
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# Histology Cassette Printer and Slide Labeller

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-152847b4-167b-44ce-9de6-b56201cb2fcf

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Histology Cassette Printer and Slide Labeller to be used in the Pathology Group at CDEP. This procurement falls under the category of Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care Products. The procurement process was managed as a call-off from a framework agreement, a selective method to ensure an effective match to the agency's needs. The tender was awarded on the 24th of November, 2025, with the contract period running until the 31st of March, 2026. The procurement was classified under goods and had an estimated value of £40,206.84. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with details having been published in December 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment industry, particularly those equipped to supply advanced printing and labelling technology for histology purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been deemed suitable for this procurement, indicating an inclusive approach that favours flexibility and competitive pricing. Suppliers capable of meeting the needs for such specialised medical equipment, which is utilised across multiple regions including the UK and overseas territories, would be well-positioned to partake in similar future opportunities. This procurement highlights the demand for reliable and innovative suppliers ready to support essential healthcare services.

## Notice

A Histology cassette printer and slide labeller are required to replace the old and failing current machines in the Pathology Group in CDEP. These machine enables the Pathology group to quickly and permanently identify tissue cassettes and microscope slides used in the evaluation of tissues challenged with infectious diseases from internal and external projects at Porton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c1391d-0e52-451e-bee9-ce54c75b72ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,206 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,206 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELLPATH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c1391d-0e52-451e-bee9-ce54c75b72ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c1391d-0e52-451e-bee9-ce54c75b72ce
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec8a6641-c93b-44ea-82cc-06834bb94a3c
  C403513 Contract Redacted

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