SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO AUTOMATIC SLIDE STAINING MACHINES WITH ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED CONSUMABLES

The department of Histopathology require two Haemotoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) staining machines to replace the current units together with all associated consumables (280,000 slides per annum utilising both machines), software and maintenance.

The machine must be available for installation as soon as possible post contract award. The Trust intends to finance both devices via an operating lease and enter into a framework agreement for the supply of the associated consumables. The framework shall remain in force for a period of 4 years.

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