AwardedAwarded 3 October 2025

Automated Slide Preparation System

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust awarded laboratory equipment work to Axlab Ltd on 3 October 2025.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Axlab Ltd£830,000
Awarded 3 October 2025

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 062319-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 062320-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

55

Awards

40

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From notice 062319-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 October 2025, last updated 3 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.