Anatomical Pathology Automation
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
2
Lots
6
Published
03 Dec 2025
Description
This Framework provides access to laboratory automation equipment for anatomical pathology across five lots: tissue embedding, block facing, slide preparation, storage systems, and block transportation.
Scope
- Reference
- PR-4808
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 23 Sept 2025 to 24 Sept 2033
- CPV classifications
- 33124110331241003391000048921000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical (Including Social Value) | — | quality | 70.00% |
| Cost | — | cost | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As per "ITT Guidance - Framework - Anatomical Pathology Automation" and PSQ requirements.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Award date
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 6 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automated Tissue Embedding Systems | £33.3m | complete |
| 2 | Tissue Block Facing Systems | £33.3m | complete |
| 3 | Automated Slide Preparation Systems | £33.3m | complete |
| 4 | Storage and Archiving Systems (for both blocks and slides) | £33.3m | complete |
| 5 | Block Transportation Systems | £33.3m | complete |
Award 1· 1 supplier
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Award 2· 1 supplier
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Total lots
6
Awarded
6
Estimated total
£200.0m
Awarded total
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Automated Tissue Embedding Systems
Start
23 Sept 2025
End
24 Sept 2033
Estimated
£33.3m
CPV
Tissue Block Facing Systems
Start
23 Sept 2025
End
24 Sept 2033
Estimated
£33.3m
CPV
Automated Slide Preparation Systems
Start
23 Sept 2025
End
24 Sept 2033
Estimated
£33.3m
CPV
Storage and Archiving Systems (for both blocks and slides)
Start
23 Sept 2025
End
24 Sept 2033
Estimated
£33.3m
CPV
Block Transportation Systems
Start
23 Sept 2025
End
24 Sept 2033
Estimated
£33.3m
CPV
Aggregated Lot
Start
23 Sept 2025
End
24 Sept 2033
Estimated
£33.3m
CPV
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