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

WAC ID:580264

NHS & HealthcareAward noticeClosed2023/54

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Main Category:	Goods
Procurement Method:	Direct award
Method Rationale:	The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust intends to award this direct award contract without competition under Procurement Act 2023 - Section 41 and Schedule 5. For the AS 410M Auto Slide Preparation System is an automated histology sectioning platform that cuts paraffin blocks and produces consistent, high quality slides with minimal manual input. It streamlines microtomy, slide mounting, drying, and barcode based traceability, helping the laboratory increase throughput and reduce pressure on staff. Syntec Scientific Ltd. are the sole supplier and authorised technical support provider for the AS 410M Auto Slide Preparation System. No alternative supplier is able to provide a system that meets the required technical specifications or integrates with the authority's existing histopathology infrastructure.
Tender Status:	Closed
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UK5Transparency notice· 12 Feb 2026
Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system.
UK5Transparency notice· 12 Feb 2026
Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system
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Automating Histopathology Sectioning with AS-410M Auto Slide preparation system

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Award outcome

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Syntec Scientific Ltd.GB-PPON-PMTH-1413-TRPH

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Contracting Authority

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Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Trust Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Non Clinical Support Building, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, BT12 6BA

Description

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

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38000000Laboratory, optical and precision equipments

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