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CEFAS25-120 AI-Powered Histological Analysis Using HALO

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) based in Lowestoft, UK, has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "CEFAS25-120 AI-Powered Histological Analysis Using HALO". This falls under the services category and involved the development of AI-assisted histopathology diagnosis using the HALO software, aimed at enhancing image analysis through the recognition of tissue and cell types. The procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages and scientific software development services, was executed using a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to Indica Lab LLC on 15th August 2025 and remains active with a completion date set for 31st March 2027, involving a gross value of £14,328.25.

This tender demonstrates opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in analytical and scientific software solutions. Companies that can offer innovative AI-driven image analysis and possess a track record in histological software applications could find significant growth potential in similar public sector projects. Such opportunities are particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver niche technology solutions, as evidenced by the successful participation of Indica Lab LLC in this procurement.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-120 AI-Powered Histological Analysis Using HALO

Notice Description

Project for developing AI-assisted histopathology diagnosis using HALO software to train image analysis algorithms for recognising tissue and cell types based on morphological criteria. Halo is a software package that is used for the image analysis of histological samples. Image analysis is typically used for the quantification of numerous tissue types and cells based on specific staining and morphological criteria, Halo incorporates an AI module that can be trained to recognise tissues and cells based on both morphological criteria. This software will be used for developing the use of AI for histopathology diagnosis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a351
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060195-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502500000

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDICA LAB

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