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title: "Tissue Automated Embedding System"
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# Tissue Automated Embedding System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb24cdb-df59-4c1a-8f54-a6844d824f6a

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for the acquisition of the Sakura Finetek AutoTEC® a120 Automated Embedding System on a capital purchase basis. Classified under the industry category "Diagnostic systems," this procurement falls within the main category of goods. The tender was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the South East region in the United Kingdom, with postal code BN2 5BE. The contract period started on 3rd October 2025 and is set to end on 2nd October 2026. The award status is active as of the same start date, with the award published on 8th October 2025. The total contract value amounts to £249,328.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical diagnostic systems, particularly those with expertise in automated embedding systems. While the procurement process involved a selective method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could potentially benefit from engaging with similar tenders in the future. Though the awarded supplier is Sakura Finetek UK Limited, businesses aiming to compete should focus on aligning their offerings with the technical specifications and procurement frameworks utilised by NHS trusts and similar health sector organisations in the UK. By understanding this procurement landscape, companies can foster growth and build strategic partnerships within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Provision of The Sakura Finetek AutoTEC(r) a120 Automated Embedding System on a Capital Purchase Basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe708901-bd4c-456b-9dbd-f967a985ba77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,328 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,328 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FT |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 5BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Whitehawk & Marina |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAKURA FINETEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe708901-bd4c-456b-9dbd-f967a985ba77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe708901-bd4c-456b-9dbd-f967a985ba77
  8th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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