Scope
Reference
C384954
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £830,000 excluding VAT
- £996,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The system being procured is the only fully automated tissue embedding system available which is essential to eliminate manual embedding and ensuring consistency at very high throughput levels for the histopathology department.
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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RX1
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQC-9261-WGRM
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters, City Hospital Campus Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Email: nuhnt.commercialteamnuh@nhs.net
Website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government