Scope
Reference
W204582
Description
AS-410M Auto Slide Preparation System (inclusive of service contract)
AT-192M Automated Trimming Instrument (inclusive of service contract)
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £938,025 excluding VAT
- £1,125,630 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Trust believes there are no other suppliers able to offer this specialist equipment, the provision of which is unique and exclusive to Axlab Ltd, as the supplier of the equipment.
Supplier
AXLAB LIMITED
- Companies House: 14471643
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNY-4448-MDCV
112c High Street
Ipswich
IP7 5EL
United Kingdom
Email: order@axlab.co.uk
Website: http://www.axlab.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RBN
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYN-5195-GTQJ
Whiston Hospital, Warrington Rd
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Organisation type: Public authority - central government