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title: "Pathology Histology Modernisation & Automation Microtone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# Pathology Histology Modernisation & Automation Microtone

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc2

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## Summary

The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Pathology Histology Modernisation & Automation Microtone," focusing on the acquisition of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment essential for healthcare services. The procurement pertains to the NHS Trust located in the UK, specifically in the region of East Sussex. This completed procurement process follows the award stage with a contract signed on 23rd October 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited method, namely, an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as the equipment supplier is outside the usual national framework. The equipment involved is a Fully Automated Microtome with a seven-year maintenance agreement, set to begin once the manufacturer's warranty ends.

This tender represents significant potential for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment supply, particularly those capable of offering advanced histology solutions with long-term maintenance packages. However, as the procurement method was limited, businesses looking to compete in similar opportunities should focus on establishing unique, value-driven offerings and ensure they are positioned to actively engage in negotiations with NHS entities. Companies like AxLab Limited, an SME and the supplier awarded this contract, exemplify how strategic alignments in pricing and sector-specific expertise can lead to successful contracts with public health organisations.

## Notice

Histology Modernisation - Purchase of Fully Automated Microtome and 7 year Maintenance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Histology Modernisation - Purchase of Fully Automated Microtome and 7 year Maintenance. Additional information: 7 Year maintenance to commence once the manuafacturers warranty ends.

### Procurement Information

AxLabs is the sole supplier of the equipment that required. They are not currently on a national framework. Pricing for this equipment has been negotiated nationally by NHS England, ensuring value for money and consistency across trusts participating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071602-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071602-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.axlab.co.uk
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.esht.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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