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Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of an Automated System for the Embedding of Tissue Samples in Paraffin Wax including Tracking, Transport and Storage and Retrieval of Wax Tissue Blocks

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Address: Hills Road, Cambridge, UKH12, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Eos Wong

Contact Email: eos.wong1@nhs.net

Contact Telephone: +44 7719 412765

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2000000.0 GBP
Gross: 2400000 GBP
Published
01 Dec 2025, 12:23
Deadline
02 Jan 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48921000 - Automation system
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Framework Call-Off for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of an Automated System for the Embedding of Tissue Samples in Paraffin Wax including Tracking, Transport and Storage and Retrieval of Wax Tissue Blocks

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078457-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,400,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2033-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Requirements (75%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Whole Life Costs (25%)

Documents

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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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