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Pathology Histology Modernisation & Automation Microtone

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Buyer Address: 729 The Ridge, St Leonards on Sea, UKJ2, TN37 7PT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: esht.procurement@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
n/a
Published
06 Nov 2025, 12:32
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
AXLAB LIMITED
Official Source
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Description

Histology Modernisation – Purchase of Fully Automated Microtome and 7 year Maintenance

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Histology Modernisation – Purchase of Fully Automated Microtome and 7 year Maintenance. Additional information: 7 Year maintenance to commence once the manuafacturers warranty ends.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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