---
title: "Supply of Histology Consumables and Waste Removal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fcd0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Supply of Histology Consumables and Waste Removal

Buyer: GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fcd0

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## Summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, has completed a procurement process titled "Supply of Histology Consumables and Waste Removal," under the industry category of goods. The procurement, managed directly and below threshold without competition, culminated in a contract award on 23rd December 2025. The contract involves the supply of histology reagents and the removal of chemical waste from the Pathology Laboratory. The contract is set to commence on 12th January 2026 and will end on 8th January 2027. The procurement exercise adhered to the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers dealing in chemical reagents and waste management. As the procurement method was direct and lacked competition, entities specialising in providing bespoke chemical products, like those classified under CPV codes for chemical reagents and related products, are well-positioned to engage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in efficient supply chain operations and waste management processes can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint within the healthcare sector, given the focused requirements of the NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Supply of Histology reagents and subsequent chemical waste removal from the Pathology Laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085942-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,310 |
| 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 | GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN3 6BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENTA MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 24960000 - Various chemical products
- 33696300 - Chemical reagents

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085942-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085942-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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