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WPL06379 - Spotlight Lymphoma Diagnostic Triage (AI)

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Spotlight Lymphoma Diagnostic Triage (AI) project was conducted by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The tender was aimed at implementing image analysis tools for faster lymphoma diagnosis, falling under the services category of pathology. Located in Southampton, the awarded contract involved direct procurement with Spotlight Pathology Ltd as the supplier, following technical validation of the diagnostic tool within the UHS digital pathology system. The contract start date is set for 23 March 2026, continuing until 22 March 2030, with a gross value of GBP 208,950. Key milestone dates include a pending award date of 6 March 2026 and a contract signature deadline on 23 March 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for companies developing AI-driven diagnostic tools, particularly those specialising in digital pathology. The direct award process highlights the importance of niche technical expertise and could pave the way for more tailored healthcare solutions, emphasizing swift diagnosis and treatment efficiencies. Businesses with innovative pathology services and products might find pathways to growth through similar procurement processes, targeting NHS institutions that aim to integrate cutting-edge technology into their healthcare systems.

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Notice Title

WPL06379 - Spotlight Lymphoma Diagnostic Triage (AI)

Notice Description

Image analysis to assist with faster lymphoma diagnosis. Spotlight's CA-/IVD marked product for lymphoma triage scans individual digital pathology slides, and assigning each valid image to a diagnostic category. Following validation by integration of the lymphoma triage tool into UHS digital pathology system we will implement in the routine workflow to develop with reflex immunohistochemistry requesting in advance of pathologist review in order to speed up the diagnostic process.

Procurement Information

First supplier to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06639f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

WESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPOTLIGHT PATHOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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