Tender

Digital Pathology

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has announced a tender for "Digital Pathology" services under the classification of pathology services (CPV ID: 85111800). This active tender, stage tagged as "tender," seeks suppliers for the provision of Digital Pathology Solutions to NHS Trusts and other healthcare facilities across the UK. This includes multiple lots such as digital pathology equipment, gross imaging equipment, digital pathology software, end-to-end digital pathology solutions, and microscopes with related software. The procurement process will be conducted through an open procedure on the HTE Bravo portal with a tender deadline of 13th March 2025. The contract will commence on 21st April 2025 and conclude on 22nd April 2027, with an option to extend by two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment, imaging technologies, and software development, especially those specialising in digital pathology solutions. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality pathology scanners, management software, and integrated imaging systems will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. By participating in this framework agreement, businesses can not only secure substantial contracts within the healthcare sector but also enhance their market presence and contribute to the advancement of digital pathology practices. The overall framework value is estimated at £400 million, making it a lucrative prospect for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Digital Pathology

Notice Description

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to appoint Suppliers for the provision of Digital Pathology Solutions, including the provision of equipment, associated software and relevant services to any NHS Trust, hospital and any other healthcare facility in the healthcare economy. Lot 1 - Digital Pathology equipment: including digital pathology scanners, workstations and any other associated equipment or software to support the digital pathology equipment provision only. Lot 2 - Gross Imaging: including gross imaging equipment, workstations and any other associated equipment or software to support the gross imaging equipment provision only. Lot 3 - Digital pathology software: Including image viewer and management systems and software, cellular pathology AI solutions, pathology image storage solutions to support the management of images created from Digital Pathology Scanners. Lot 4 - Digital pathology end to end solutions: Including the scope of all Lots of this framework agreement. Lot 5 - Microscopes and Microscope Cameras: Including microscope, microscope cameras, and anything else required for the solution to operate. The Participating Authority of this Framework Agreement may include NHS Trusts, Hospitals, Community Hospitals and any other authorised healthcare facility.

Lot Information

Digital Pathology equipment

Lot 1 - Digital Pathology equipment: including digital pathology scanners, workstations and any other associated equipment or software to support the digital pathology equipment provision only.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months each, after the initial period.

Gross Imaging

Lot 2 - Gross Imaging: including gross imaging equipment, workstations and any other associated equipment or software to support the gross imaging equipment provision only.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months each, after the initial period.

Digital Pathology Software

Lot 3 - Digital pathology software: Including image viewer and management systems and software, cellular pathology AI solutions, pathology image storage solutions to support the management of images created from Digital Pathology Scanners.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months each, after the initial period.

Digital Pathology End to End Solution

Lot 4 - Digital pathology end to end solutions: Including the scope of all Lots of this framework agreement.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months each, after the initial period.

Microscope Cameras and Clinical Microscopes

Microscopes and Microscope Cameras: Including microscope, microscope cameras, and anything else required for the solution to operate.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months each, after the initial period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004693-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

33197000 - Medical computer equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38510000 - Microscopes

38520000 - Scanners

38651600 - Digital cameras

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48318000 - Scanner software package

48328000 - Image-processing software package

48329000 - Imaging and archiving system

48800000 - Information systems and servers

51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment

72212318 - Scanner software development services

72212328 - Image-processing software development services

85111800 - Pathology services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Atif Shah
Contact Email
atif.shah@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+44 8458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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