Scope
Reference
WS2507441258
Description
The West of England Pathology Network (WoEPN) are looking to contract with a single supplier to provide an end-to-end digital histopathology pathway; to include an Image Management System (IMS), scanners, monitors and associated hardware. It should link seamlessly into Trust's LIMs and include storage. Linkages with 3rd party AI providers is also required
We are looking to contract with a single supplier to provide all aspects of the above requirement, further details to be provided within the specification.
The West of England Pathology Network consists of :
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
UKHSA
The procurement will be run through Bristol and Weston Purchasing Consortium and as such will use their e-procurement system SAP Ariba, bidders will need register to ensure access to the RFI, tender and communications - https://supplier.ariba.com
Details, timelines and values are subject to change. RFI is currently aimed to be released on the 30/05/25 (subject to change). Please register your interest to Fiona.Lowther@nbt.nhs.uk by the 6th of June 2025. Response to this, although useful, is not mandatory and will not restrict suppliers from bidding. Please see timeline within the RFI for full details when published.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £49,999,999 excluding VAT
- £59,999,998.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2030
- 4 years, 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 48781000 - System management software package
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85111800 - Pathology services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 August 2025
Engagement process description
Early Supplier engagement has commenced via Teams calls with suppliers to enable the procurement function to understand the market in order to create a successful RFI stage. A RFI will be published shortly to allow a full range of suppliers to express interest and respond to the RFI questions. There will be a non scored for information only demo (virtual) to follow which will be for the suppliers who respond to the RFI and express interest. During the RFI process there will be the option to submit clarification questions and view a draft specification for the contract.
Contracting authority
North Bristol NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHPY-3425-XCGD
Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Fiona Lowther
Email: fiona.lowther@nbt.nhs.uk
Website: http://www.nbt.nhs.uk/bristol-weston-nhs-purchasing-consortium
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluator of procurement, framework member
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RH5
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWR-4212-QWHQ
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Fiona Lowther
Email: fiona.lowther@nbt.nhs.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluators of procurement, framework member
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RTE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYHT-5943-VXGV
Alexandra House, Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road
Gloucester
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Fiona Lowther
Email: fiona.lowther@nbt.nhs.uk
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluator of procurement, framework member
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RD1
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRL-3879-BBGR
Procurement Team, E9 Mezzanine, Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Fiona Lowther
Email: fiona.lowther@nbt.nhs.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire