---
title: "Pathology Histology Mordenisation & Automation Microtone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a497"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-09-30"
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# Pathology Histology Mordenisation & Automation Microtone

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a497

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Pathology Histology Modernisation & Automation Microtome" contract, initiated by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, has reached the award stage, focusing on the medical industry. Located in St Leonards on Sea, the buying organisation is a central government public authority in the UK. This direct award contract was finalised on 30th September 2025, with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust selecting AXLAB Limited as the supplier. The contract, which will be active from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2032, involves the procurement of fully automated microtomes for pathology purposes and spans various regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others within the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £995,000, with a gross amount of £1,194,000, and there is a possibility for a one-year renewal.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical instruments and equipment, specifically those capable of supplying advanced pathology dissection instruments. SMEs like AXLAB Limited, particularly those with exclusive products, are well-suited to compete for such direct procurement processes. The opportunity to supply niche medical equipment to governmental bodies can enhance a firm's credibility and market presence. Businesses that can offer unique, high-quality, and technically advanced instruments in compliance with public sector demands are positioned to explore such lucrative contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of Fully Automated Microtome for sectioning of wax tissue blocks, mounting onto glass slide for staining.

### Procurement Information

The trust believes there are no other suppliers able to supply this equipment. The provision of which is unique and exclusive to Axlabs Ltd, the sole supplier of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060740-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £995,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Conquest |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| 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 08:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060740-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060740-2025
  30th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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