Planning

AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer referrals

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 13:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 13:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 13:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 12:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government authority located in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for AI tools to assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer referrals. The procurement, announced on 30th January 2026, falls under the medical and dermatology industry categories and will involve the supply of goods and services. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market consultation and complete the request for information prior to the deadline on 27th February 2026. The future notice for this procurement is expected to be published by 1st January 2027, with the contract period anticipated to begin on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software, dermatology, medical equipment, and imaging services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity as it is deemed suitable for such entities. Participating in this tender can facilitate business growth by allowing companies to engage with NHS England and contribute to an impactful healthcare project. Companies with innovative AI solutions in assessing and triaging medical conditions will find this procurement especially relevant. The procurement process is planned and further communications regarding the tender are expected to follow as timelines advance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer referrals

Notice Description

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer 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.site.com/s/Welcome select live opportunities, navigate to the project titled: "AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin-cancer referrals" (ref 419845) and follow the instructions to download, complete and upload your response to the questionnaire.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Consultation regarding AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin‑cancer referrals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008481-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

48180000 - Medical software package

85121282 - Dermatology 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
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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
Laimonas Alekna
Contact Email
england.commercial.np.healthtech@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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