---
title: "Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba62"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Maintenance Contract

Buyer: ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba62

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, involved the award of a service contract for Essential Cellular Pathology Equipment titled "Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Maintenance Contract". This contract includes preventative and breakdown cover for the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus H&E stainer. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage. The awarded contract, valued at £21,812.40 gross, is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2029, providing services across the United Kingdom. The process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations and was managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services. Sakura Finetek UK Ltd, a large supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting opportunities for companies with similar capabilities to engage in future procurements. Businesses well-suited to compete in similar tenders include those with expertise in healthcare technology services, particularly those capable of providing essential equipment maintenance and repair solutions to central government health institutions.

## Notice

Service contract on Essential Cellular Pathology Equipment. The contract will provide preventative and breakdown cover for the Sakura Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus H&E stainer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058642-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,177 |
| 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 | ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP18 3XQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Llantarnam |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058642-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058642-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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