Planning

Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 16:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to engage the market about developing Artificial Intelligence derived software for analysing chest X-rays in primary care referrals. This project is part of their preliminary market consultation aimed at shaping their commercial strategy. The organisation, located at Wellington House, London, has scheduled a preliminary market engagement event with the due date set for 18th November 2025. The tender falls under the health and medical software industry categories and targets both service and goods procurement. The expected contract is forecasted to start on 1st July 2027 and conclude by 30th June 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software, image-processing services, and systems to demonstrate their innovation and capabilities. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs given their suitability is explicitly mentioned, offering a platform to leverage niche expertise. Participation in this process could provide significant growth potential in the field of AI-driven healthcare solutions. Businesses can express interest and participate by responding to the request for information via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, ensuring they align with NHS England’s strategic objectives and technological demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals

Notice Description

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals. Please note all stated financial values in relation to this notice are nominal, as the financial envelope is yet to be defined. Projected contracting dates in the notice, similarly do not reflect any plans as these are yet to be defined. To express interest, review and respond to the request for information questionnaire please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal using the following link. https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000mXbIMIA0&searchStr=chest&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Planning Information

Preliminary market consultation regarding artificial intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071406-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system

33124110 - Diagnostic systems

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

48328000 - Image-processing software package

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

72212328 - Image-processing software development services

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Charlie Stephens
Contact Email
charlie.stephens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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