Planning

Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals

  • NHS England

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

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-071406

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05db59

Published 5 November 2025, 4:54pm



Scope

Description

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals. 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=a07Sr00000mXbIMIA0&searchStr=chest&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

  • 48180000 - Medical software package
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 72212328 - Image-processing software development services
  • 48328000 - Image-processing software package
  • 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services
  • 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
  • 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
  • 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
  • 85150000 - Medical imaging services

Engagement

Engagement deadline

18 November 2025

Engagement process description

Preliminary market consultation regarding artificial intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals


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