---
title: "Tissue Processor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054eed"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054eed.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-18"
---

# Tissue Processor

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054eed

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector, has recently completed a procurement process for a Tissue Processor specifically for Histopathology. The procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous medical devices and products, with Sakura Finetek UK Limited as the chosen supplier. This tender process, classified as "below threshold - unknown", culminated in an award dated 18th June 2025, with contract delivery extended to various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses within the medical devices sector, particularly for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in supplying medical technology to healthcare institutions. Companies specializing in the development and distribution of histopathology equipment would find a competitive edge in similar tenders. The contract, valued at £48,859.70 GBP, underscores the fruitful potential for growth and establishment of strong industry relations with one of the leading healthcare organisations in Cambridge and across the UK.

## Notice

Tissue processor - Histopathology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033218-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 17 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,859 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 10:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033218-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033218-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sakura.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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