Histology Archive Solution

The procurement process conducted by the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, aimed at securing a "Histology Archive Solution" for the secure storage of histology samples in the pathology services industry category. This contract, under the specific procurement method of direct procurement, was concluded below the threshold without competition. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract signed on 22 April 2025 and effective from 30 April 2025 until 29 April 2030.

20 was granted to CellPath Limited, a supplier based in Altrincham, United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical storage solutions to form partnerships or offer complementary products and services. The contract's pathway highlights opportunities particularly for SMEs like CellPath Limited, showcasing how niche expertise in medical archiving can capture direct procurement contracts within the public health sector.

Businesses adept at providing innovative and secure storage infrastructures in the healthcare arena will find opportunities for expansion and collaboration through similar procurement initiatives.