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Pathology Robotics Solutions

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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25 Jul 2025 at 11:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage and focuses on establishing a procurement strategy for Pathology Robotics Solutions. The procurement is managed in partnership with HealthTrust Europe LLP, which plays the role of the procuring entity. This preliminary engagement exercise aims to explore potential suppliers capable of providing innovative robotic systems to enhance pathology services. Discussions are scheduled to take place until 29th August 2025. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, targeting the healthcare and social care sectors under the industry category of Medical Equipment.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and biomedical equipment, particularly those focusing on automation solutions within healthcare. It provides a fertile ground for companies to introduce cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, improve service efficiency, and expand their market presence in the UK healthcare system. The procurement particularly encourages participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), providing a platform for innovative solutions that can be integrated into the pathology frameworks across various health and social care entities. Companies with expertise in creating or supplying robotic and automation solutions are well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Robotics Solutions

Notice Description

HealthTrust Europe seeks to conduct a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to establish a procurement strategy for the provision of Pathology Robotics Solutions. The scope of this procurement would include but is not limited to, the supply of robotic systems, associated equipment, accessories, and consumables that support the automation of pathology services across multiple operational touchpoints, with a focus to identifying solutions that enhance diagnostic efficiency, improve accuracy, and strengthen service resilience across the pathology workflow.. The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes. This framework will be open to: Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature; Any organisations with similar procurement needs; Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

HealthTrust Europe will conduct this preliminary market engagement exercise through virtual meetings/in-person discussions/telephone discussions with potential suppliers capable of delivering Pathology Robotics Solutions. The purpose of the engagement is to: - Access whether this is a viable market within the UK and gauge supplier interest in providing pathology robotics solutions; - Understand current and emerging market capabilities, innovations, and trends in robotic systems across the pathology pathway; - Establish suitable procurement procedure and award criteria that align with the market; - Support the development of a robust specification by exploring available and potential solutions in the UK market; - Identify all potential suppliers of this requirement, including SMEs, and give them the opportunity to be awarded to the Framework; - Explore commercial structure that reflects market expectations and meets the requirements of any Contracting Authorities; and - Notify the market of the upcoming opportunity and support supplier readiness for future procurement and contract award. Interested parties please reach out to Eman Majid (eman.majid@htepg.com) at HealthTrust Europe to schedule engagement meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056620
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043065-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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)

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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