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Anatomical Pathology Automation

A public procurement published by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust via Find a Tender.

Find a TenderContract
£80m
Award value
£33.3m
Tender value
2
Suppliers
2
Awards
4
Notices
Contract
Stage

Overview

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.

Key details

Buyer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Source
Find a Tender
Lifecycle stage
Contract
Status
planned
CPV classification
—
Currency
GBP
Total award value
£80,000,000
Tender value
£33,333,333
First published
21 May 2025
Last updated
3 Dec 2025
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Awards

2 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
AxLab Ltd1447164318 Sept 2025pending£40m
Technopath Distribution Ltd—18 Sept 2025pending£40m

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Planning noticeAnatomical Pathology Automation
  2. Tender noticeAnatomical Pathology Automation
  3. Award,contractAnatomical Pathology Automation
  4. Award,contractAnatomical Pathology Automation

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Anatomical Pathology Automation"?

Anatomical Pathology Automation is a UK public-sector procurement published by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust via Find a Tender.

Has "Anatomical Pathology Automation" been awarded?

Yes — 2 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £80,000,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".

Which suppliers are involved in "Anatomical Pathology Automation"?

2 suppliers are linked: AxLab Ltd, Technopath Distribution Ltd.

What is "Anatomical Pathology Automation" worth?

The reported award value is £80,000,000.

When was "Anatomical Pathology Automation" published?

It was first published on 21 May 2025 and last updated on 3 Dec 2025, across 4 notices.

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