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Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system.

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Buyer Address: Trust Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Non Clinical Support Building, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UKN06, BT12 6BA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: FinanceProcurement@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
905000.0 GBP
Published
12 Feb 2026, 10:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Syntec Scientific Ltd.
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Procurement of Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system.

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