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Automated Slide Preparation System

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Buyer Address: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters, City Hospital Campus Hucknall Road, Nottingham, UKF14, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: nuhnt.commercialteamnuh@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
830000.0 GBP
Published
03 Oct 2025, 16:08
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
AXLAB LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

As part of Nottingham University Hospitals' commitment to delivering world-class diagnostic services, we are introducing two Automated Slide Preparation Systems into the histopathology laboratory. This installation directly supports NUH's strategic aim to Standardise, Centralise and Digitise the diagnostic services. This procurement also aligns with the NHS England's 6-point plan for transforming pathology services.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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