Scope
Reference
CLI-FTS-XXXXX
Description
It is the intention of the NHS Wales National Digital Cellular Pathology Programme to build on the work of previous phases to proceed with introduction of digital capability providing a digitised Digital Cellular Pathology Service for Wales in line with the global direction of travel. This Digital Cellular Pathology service would incorporate: the ability for any consultant within Wales, to report and review any case, from any location, at any location, using any device; full integration into the All Wales Laboratory Information Management System; full integration into a nationally standardised Voice Recognition System, and the routine use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Deep Learning. Please note a Prior Information Notice has been published previously in relation to this opportunity (2022-009550 (2022/S 000-009550)).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 November 2025
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
Alder House, Alder Court, St. Asaph Business Park
St. Asaph
LL17 0JL
United Kingdom
Email: nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales