Planning

Digital pathology

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Digital Pathology Service under the industry category of pathology services. The Trust, located at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke on Trent, is engaging in a tender process with a planned communication future notice date of 1st September 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st November 2026 and end on 31st October 2028, with the procurement expected to be above the threshold, indicating a significant contract value.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital pathology services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, as the procurement method involves a framework call-off. Suitable companies may include those offering innovative digital solutions or comprehensive pathology services. With a substantial estimated contract value of £3,388,707, this procurement could foster business growth for firms adept in scaling healthcare solutions to meet public sector demands. The involvement of a central government public authority enhances the reach and potential impact for participating business entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital pathology

Notice Description

Digital Pathology Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051eaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025134-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,388,707 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Steve Kettle
Contact Email
steve.kettle@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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