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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoodsFramework agreement£33,333,333

Anatomical Pathology Automation

Awarded to Axlab Ltd, Technopath Distribution Ltd

HealthTrust Europe LLP(buyer)

Published
Published 21 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 1 September 2025

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Overview

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a framework contract worth £80 million to Axlab Ltd and Technopath Distribution Ltd for laboratory automation equipment for anatomical pathology, covering tissue embedding, block facing, slide preparation, storage systems, and block transportation across five lots. The framework is now in delivery and complete.

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Lots (6)

  • Automated Tissue Embedding Systems

    Provision of a system that is able to automate the process of embedding tissue specimens in paraffin to create tissue blocks and all associated services.

    £40,000,000Won by Axlab Ltd
  • Tissue Block Facing Systems

    Provision of a system that is able to provide automated facing of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks and all associated services.

    £80,000,000Won by Axlab LtdWon by Technopath Distribution Ltd
  • Automated Slide Preparation Systems

    Provision of a system that is able to automate the process of sectioning paraffin blocks and mounting tissue sections onto glass slides and all associated services.

    £80,000,000Won by Axlab LtdWon by Technopath Distribution Ltd
  • Storage and Archiving Systems (for both blocks and slides)

    Provision of a system that is able to provide organised storage and retrieval of histological specimens, including both FFPE tissue blocks and microscope slides and all associated services.

    £40,000,000Won by Axlab Ltd
  • Block Transportation Systems

    Provision of a system that is able to automate the transport of FFPE blocks between laboratory workstations including embedding, microtomy, and storage areas and all associated services.

    £40,000,000Won by Axlab Ltd
  • Aggregated Lot

    Aggregation of Lot option (1-5) is designed to accommodate suppliers who can offer more than one lot service provision, combining them under a single agreement. This approach ensures that the Participating Authorities have access to a variety of services either from a single supplier or a cooperative of suppliers, enhancing the convenience and adapting a solution to their needs.

    £80,000,000Won by Axlab LtdWon by Technopath Distribution Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£33,333,333
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 May 2025
Questions by
25 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Diagnostic devicesDiagnostic systemsPathology dissection instruments and suppliesAutomation system

Award outcome

Awarded value
£80,000,000
Award date
18 September 2025
Contract period
23 September 2025 → 24 September 2033
Winners
  • Axlab Ltd
  • Technopath Distribution Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 December 2025

  2. Contract

    14 October 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    6 August 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    21 May 2025

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