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title: "Histology Slide Coverslipper"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37659539-e0a1-42e8-9bde-6936605ebd76"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-09"
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# Histology Slide Coverslipper

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37659539-e0a1-42e8-9bde-6936605ebd76

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a Histology Slide Coverslipper by the UK Health Security Agency has concluded, with the contract awarded to AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED. The procurement falls under the industry category of Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The contract, employing a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has a value of £23,027. The contract period started on 5th December 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026. The buying organisation is based in London, with postal code E14 4PU, and the procurement has reached the award stage, having been formally announced on 5th December 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in laboratory equipment or similar fields to engage in government contracts and expand their clientele within the public sector. The selective procurement method indicates a preference for suppliers capable of meeting predetermined criteria, likely favouring well-established firms with an existing framework agreement status. For eligible companies, securing similar contracts can lead to sustained business growth and increased visibility in the public procurement domain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this particular opportunity challenging due to the specifics of the procurement suitability criteria.

## Notice

Purchase of Histology Slide Coverslipper

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7a4b8d-255f-4602-baf7-55e298dcac46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,027 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,027 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7a4b8d-255f-4602-baf7-55e298dcac46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7a4b8d-255f-4602-baf7-55e298dcac46
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5177c73-1c18-40bb-a63a-91f93557f76e
  PO_P5172087_0_Redacted

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