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title: "Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of a Fully Automated System for the Sectioning of Wax Tissue Blocks including Mounting Onto a Glass Slide for Further Staining"
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# Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of a Fully Automated System for the Sectioning of Wax Tissue Blocks including Mounting Onto a Glass Slide for Further Staining

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ae5

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## Summary

This procurement process was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and post-warranty maintenance of a fully automated system for sectioning wax tissue blocks, including mounting onto a glass slide for further staining. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and was carried out using a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. This contract, awarded to Axlab Ltd, was signed on 7th April 2026 and spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2034, with a total contract value of £630,000. It is part of an initiative to upgrade laboratory automation systems at the hospital, with the framework ensuring competitive combined procurement benefits.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the automation and medical equipment manufacturing industries. Companies with expertise in designing and supplying laboratory automation systems, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance support, would find this tender beneficial. With automated systems playing a crucial role in advancing healthcare operations, suppliers can leverage such contracts to reinforce their market presence, demonstrate technological proficiency, and establish long-term relationships with public healthcare institutions. Businesses focusing on providing innovative healthcare solutions stand a great chance to thrive by participating in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of a Fully Automated System for the Sectioning of Wax Tissue Blocks including Mounting Onto a Glass Slide for Further Staining for Cambridge University Hospitals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031248-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £630,000 |
| Contracts value | £630,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 07:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031248-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030442-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031248-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030442-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-051b20
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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