---
title: "Histopathology Scanner Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d73c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-30"
---

# Histopathology Scanner Purchase

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d73c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a Histopathology Scanner was conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, with the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust acting as the procuring entity. This process, identified by the title "Histopathology Scanner Purchase," falls under the medical equipment industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and it reached the award stage, with the contract having been active from 23rd September 2025 to 22nd October 2025. The contract's legal basis was under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and it was signed on 22nd September 2025. The main supplier awarded was HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS UK LIMITED.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply, particularly those that provide goods, as the procurement category was classified as such. Large-scale companies, particularly those capable of supplying complex medical apparatus like Histopathology Scanners, would find this contract type and procurement approach advantageous due to the direct award without competition. Businesses engaged in similar procurements or seeking collaboration with central government public authorities, such as NHS Trusts, would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities, potentially leveraging their experience in medical equipment markets for future contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of Histopathology Scanner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069786-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| 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 | HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069786-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069786-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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