Planning

All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is spearheading a major procurement project titled "All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service." This initiative, currently in the planning stage, aims to enhance digital capabilities in pathology services. Located in St. Asaph, Wales, the project is set in the healthcare industry, specifically in pathology services and associated supplies. The procurement is planned to commence with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending up to 31st March 2033. A future notice is expected on 1st November 2025, indicating the project's progression as it aligns with Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses invested in digital pathology technologies, integration with laboratory information management systems, and artificial intelligence solutions for healthcare. Companies that specialise in delivering framework agreements, especially those that offer comprehensive digital health solutions with integration capabilities, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement's focus on innovative digital infrastructure invites growth potential for tech firms looking to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector across Wales and beyond.

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Notice Title

All Wales Digital Cellular Pathology Managed Service

Notice 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)).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026987-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwssp.procurementcataloguepathology@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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