Scope
Reference
ADD/PU/EW/25/33
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
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
An option to extend for a period of further 3 years at the Authority's discretion
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48921000 - Automation system
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 December 2025, 1:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
2 January 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Jaggaer One
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Requirements | Quality | 75% |
| Whole Life Costs | Cost | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Call-off from HealthTrust Europe Framework for Anatomical Pathology Automation
Contracting authority
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RGT
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Eos Wong
Telephone: +44 7719 412765
Email: eos.wong1@nhs.net
Website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government