---
title: "RHH Embedding Stations - Capital Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06647a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# RHH Embedding Stations - Capital Purchase

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06647a

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## Summary

The public procurement contract process led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sheffield, UK, was recently completed with the award dated 6th March 2026. This process involved a capital purchase titled "RHH Embedding Stations - Capital Purchase," focusing on the acquisition of x2 Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Embedding Systems, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was direct contracting, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract period is set from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2031, and has been active since the signing date of 6th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in precision systems. Given the direct procurement method and below-threshold approach, large companies like Sakura Finetek UK Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Businesses with expertise in high-quality laboratory equipment manufacturing should seek similar direct procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and foster strategic partnerships with healthcare organisations like Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Capital purchase for x2 Tissue-Tek TEC 6 Embedding System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020535-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,105 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAKURA FINETEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020535-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020535-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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