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Procurement of two digital pathology scanners

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Sep 2025 at 12:24

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10 Sep 2025 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located on Hills Rd in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This tender is titled "Procurement of two digital pathology scanners" and falls under the goods category, specifically relating to scanners. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the foundation's digital pathology capabilities. This contract, awarded to Philips Electronics UK Limited, includes the supply, installation, commissioning, and clinical support of two SG300 digital pathology scanners. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026. The milestone for the future signature date is scheduled for 25th September 2025. The gross contract value is £499,998, with the standstill period ending on 19th September 2025.

This procurement provides growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical imaging equipment, especially those with established capabilities in digital pathology solutions. Large-scale companies like Philips Electronics UK Limited are well-suited due to their experience, existing infrastructure for support, and compatibility with digital pathology software systems, such as the ones integrated with Epic systems, used by healthcare providers. The tender's direct award nature and specific compatibility requirements underline the trust's interest in efficient integration with their current systems, highlighting a market opportunity for suppliers who can ensure seamless interoperability and support in high-value, tech-driven healthcare operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of two digital pathology scanners

Notice Description

Supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing clinical support of two SG300 digital pathology scanners.

Procurement Information

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust intends to purchase two SG300 digital pathology scanners from Philips Electronics UK Ltd as an addition equipment supplied under the Digital Pathology Solution contract awarded to Philips on 11 July 2022. The scanners will supplement our existing digital pathology equipment and are fully compatible with the image management software (IMS) provided by Philips. Purchasing scanners from another supplier would require the Trust to purchase another IMS and interface it with the Trust's EPR system (Epic), thereby potentially creating two different systems for digital pathology which would be untenable and unproductive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059766
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055393-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
kevin Macey
Contact Email
kevin.macey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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