---
title: "STH Maintenance of 3 x Tissue-Tek VIP6 2026-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077d1e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust"
published: "2026-09-30"
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# STH Maintenance of 3 x Tissue-Tek VIP6 2026-27

Buyer: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077d1e

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## Summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procured post-warranty maintenance for three Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP6 AI tissue processors. The requirement covers servicing and maintenance of these specific medical equipment units, identified in the procurement by their serial numbers. The equipment is used for tissue processing, and the work falls within medical equipment repair and maintenance services. The buying organisation is the NHS foundation trust, based in Sheffield. This is a specialist, manufacturer-specific maintenance requirement rather than a general equipment servicing contract, so it is most relevant to suppliers able to support Tissue-Tek VIP6 AI processors and provide maintenance for laboratory or pathology equipment.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Sakura Finetek UK Ltd. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Its value is £13,065 including tax. There was one lot, covering maintenance of all three tissue processors, and the award is active. The available procurement details identify the direct-award route but do not set out evaluation criteria or a competitive assessment basis.

This award shows demand at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for ongoing, post-warranty maintenance of three Tissue-Tek VIP6 AI tissue processors. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need the technical capability to service and maintain this specific processor model, together with the parts, diagnostic expertise and support arrangements needed to keep pathology equipment operating. The buyer used a direct award without competition for this contract, so suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate a strong fit with the equipment and the maintenance requirement, rather than relying on a broad medical-equipment service offer. Sakura Finetek UK Ltd was selected, indicating the relevance of specialist product knowledge and the ability to support Sakura systems.

## Notice

Maintenance contract post warranty period 3 x Sakura Tissue Tek VIP6 AI Tissue Processors s/n: 6042-60421560 6042-60421555 6042-60421556

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092173-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,065 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 UK Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2026 at 09:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092173-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092173-2026
  30th September 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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