---
title: "Purchase of an Auto Slide Preparation System and Automated Trimming Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# Purchase of an Auto Slide Preparation System and Automated Trimming Instrument

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e78

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, pertained to the acquisition of an "Auto Slide Preparation System and Automated Trimming Instrument." Located in Prescot, United Kingdom, the Trust completed the procurement using a direct award method due to the specialised nature of the equipment, uniquely available from Axlab Limited. The contracting process was categorised under the industry of pathology dissection instruments and supplies. The award notice was published on 30th September 2025, with standstill and contract execution occurring thereafter. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 1st November 2025 and end on 31st October 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs involved in medical equipment supply and service. As the awarded supplier, Axlab Limited, which is an SME based in Ipswich, demonstrates the Trust's openness to partnering with smaller enterprises that can deliver niche and specialised goods. Companies with expertise in medical instrumentation might find valuable opportunities in similar procurement processes, especially where there is a need for unique and specialised equipment. The contract includes service provisions, indicating potential long-term business relationships beyond the initial procurement.

## Notice

AS-410M Auto Slide Preparation System (inclusive of service contract) AT-192M Automated Trimming Instrument (inclusive of service contract)

### Procurement Information

The Trust believes there are no other suppliers able to offer this specialist equipment, the provision of which is unique and exclusive to Axlab Ltd, as the supplier of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061055-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £938,025 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 15:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061055-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 16:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058274-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061055-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058274-2025
  19th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.axlab.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/

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