Buyer Name: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Buyer Address: 729 The Ridge, St Leonards on Sea, UKJ22, TN37 7PT, United Kingdom
Contact Email: pands@nhs.net
Pathology Histology Mordenisation & Automation Microtone
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
direct
direct
Value
995000.0 GBP
995000.0 GBP
Published
30 Sep 2025, 08:44
30 Sep 2025, 08:44
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
19 Oct 2025, 23:00
19 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
19 Oct 2032, 22:59
19 Oct 2032, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
AXLAB LIMITED
AXLAB LIMITED
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Description
Purchase of Fully Automated Microtome for sectioning of wax tissue blocks, mounting onto glass slide for staining.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Awards
Award Title: Pathology Histology Mordenisation & Automation Microtone
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