Anatomical Pathology Automation
Mid South Essex NHS Foundation TrustcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-051b20Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£80.0m
Awarded 18 Sept 2025
Suppliers
2
1 SME
Lots
6
2 awarded
Published
14 Oct 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.
Awarded value
£40.0m
Award date
18 Sept 2025
Contract start
27 Oct 2025
Contract end
26 Oct 2027
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 |