---
title: "Histopathology/Cellular Pathology equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050df0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-07"
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# Histopathology/Cellular Pathology equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050df0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involves a service contract for multiple histopathology/cellular pathology equipment. This contract, identified as "Histopathology/Cellular Pathology equipment," falls under the category of goods and is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, where Epredia (Shandon Diagnostics LTD) has been selected as the supplier. This direct procurement method was conducted without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract was signed on 1 February 2025, with the service period running from 24 February 2025 to 31 January 2026. The overall contract value is £30,478.42, with a net amount of £25,398.68.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved with pathology dissection instruments and supplies, especially for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand within the healthcare sector. The procurement by a major NHS foundation trust signifies a reliable and reputable engagement, making it an attractive prospect for suppliers seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the medical equipment industry. Companies specialising in innovative medical solutions or those able to meet specialised healthcare equipment needs will find this type of contract particularly suitable. As it involves a direct procurement method, striving for collaborations with public authorities like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust can provide strategic growth potential for businesses.

## Notice

Serive contract for mulitple Histopathology/Cellular Pathology equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019413-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,398 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPREDIA (SHANDON DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019413-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019413-2025
  7th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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