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    ContractsDigital Histology Slide Scanner Supply and Installation
    Awarded contract

    Digital Histology Slide Scanner Supply and Installation

    Awarded
    £117.3k
    Published 11 Nov 2026

    The Environment Agency seeks a fully integrated digital histology slide scanner system with software, training, and support services for enhanced laboratory pathology capabilities.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 11 Nov 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £117.3k
    Published 11 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £117,326
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      28 Oct 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SD
      Shandon Diagnostics Limited t/a Epredia
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    11 Nov 202628 Oct 2026

    Brief

    The Environment Agency is procuring a complete digital histology slide scanner solution to enhance pathology, disease investigation, surveillance, and research capabilities. The contract encompasses supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a digital slide scanner system, including image acquisition and management software, supporting hardware, comprehensive user training, ongoing technical support, and warranty services. This opportunity is available through the NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services Framework, Lot 6: Digital Pathology, Imaging and IT. Suppliers should note that the solution must be suitable for high-volume slide processing and integration with existing laboratory workflows.

    Track record

    5 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, ENVIRONMENT AGENCY has awarded 5 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Cura Terrae Air Ltd2× · 40%
    2. Shandon Diagnostics Limited t/a Epredia1× · 20%
    3. ENVEA UK LTD1× · 20%
    4. FISHER SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED1× · 20%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, FISHER SCIENTIFIC UK LIMITED, BRUKER UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    5d162f43-87b8-4edc-9fc9-4ec5926ced5c-921234

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