Planning

AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis

  • NHS England

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-070882

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05d9fe

Published 4 November 2025, 2:31pm



Scope

Description

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Please note all stated financial values in relation to this notice are nominal, as the financial envelope is yet to be defined. Projected contracting dates in the notice, similarly do not reflect any plans as these are yet to be defined. To express interest, review and respond to the request for information questionnaire please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal using the following link. https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000mIR7PIAW&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Total value (estimated)

  • £1 excluding VAT
  • £1 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028
  • 1 year

Main procurement category

Services

Additional procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 85111800 - Pathology services
  • 48180000 - Medical software package
  • 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
  • 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
  • 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

Engagement

Engagement deadline

17 November 2025

Engagement process description

Preliminary Market Consultation regarding AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 April 2027


Contracting authority

NHS England

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY

Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom

Contact name: Charlie Stephens

Email: charlie.stephens@nhs.net

Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/

Region: UKI45 - Lambeth

Organisation type: Public authority - central government