---
title: "Histolog Scanner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066673"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# Histolog Scanner

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066673

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Histolog Scanner, awarded by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the purchase of a confocal microscope for rapid imaging of tissue specimens. Located in Sheffield, the Trust entered the award stage on the 10th of March 2026, concluding a direct procurement method classified as below threshold, without competition. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically targeting the medical and research sectors. Key dates include the contract period from October 2025, with completion projected for June 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture or supply of advanced medical imaging equipment, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised products such as CE-IVD accredited scanners. Large companies, such as Samantree Medical SA, which was selected as the supplier, will find the direct procurement approach advantageous due to the lack of competition. Businesses that can meet stringent accreditation standards and offer specialised technology to healthcare providers are ideally positioned to participate in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Histolog Scanner is a confocal microscope for rapid imaging of tissue specimens removed by surgery or biopsy. The scanner has CE-IVD accreditation for analysing tissue specimens. The scanner generates images that are reviewed by a histopathologist on a screen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021381-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 15 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,659 |

## 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 | SAMANTREE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021381-2026
  10th 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

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