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title: "Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ea9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
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# Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ea9

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## Summary

The procurement process, finalised on 8 April 2026, involves the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust awarding a direct contract to Syntec Scientific Ltd. This contract focuses on the automation of histopathology sectioning using the AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system. The process falls under the public authority's category of 'publicAuthorityCentralGovernment' and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract began on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2031. The procurement, conducted without competitive bidding due to Syntec Scientific Ltd. being the sole supplier capable of meeting the required technical specifications, is executed under the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for Syntec Scientific Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Ireland, to expand its influence and secure a five-year contract valued at £905,000, delivering high-quality laboratory equipment to the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. The contract underscores the strategic advantage for businesses that specialise in niche, technologically advanced products and possess the authorisation and technical expertise to provide exclusive support, showcasing the potential for growth in such specialised fields of the laboratory equipment industry.

## Notice

Procurement of Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system

### Procurement Information

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust intends to award this direct award contract without competition under Procurement Act 2023 - Section 41 and Schedule 5. For the AS 410M Auto Slide Preparation System is an automated histology sectioning platform that cuts paraffin blocks and produces consistent, high quality slides with minimal manual input. It streamlines microtomy, slide mounting, drying, and barcode based traceability, helping the laboratory increase throughput and reduce pressure on staff. Syntec Scientific Ltd. are the sole supplier and authorised technical support provider for the AS 410M Auto Slide Preparation System. No alternative supplier is able to provide a system that meets the required technical specifications or integrates with the authority's existing histopathology infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031690-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £905,000 |
| Contracts value | £905,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6BA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Falls |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNTEC SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 07:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031690-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013030-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 10:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012736-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031690-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013030-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012736-2026
  12th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.syntec.ie
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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