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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd-3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, UKG31, B4 6NH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Melisa CharlesAgwu

Contact Email: bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk

Buyer Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, UKG31, B15 2WB, United Kingdom

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
31162.85 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 16:47
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
11 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
19 Dec 2025, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79994000 - Contract administration services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This service relates to the 3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors by Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Shandon Diagnostics (Epredia) Ltd-3 year service contract for Histostar embedding centre and 2xExcelsior AS tissue processors

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