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Procurement of Roche Vantage digital pathology workflow system

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Roche Vantage digital pathology workflow system has been completed by the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The tender falls under the medical software package industry category, with procurement involving a direct award to ensure compliance with regional systems and LIMS design requirements. The contract, valued at £212,991, commenced on 18th March 2026 and concludes on 17th March 2033, ensuring the integration of necessary safety and connectivity features. Located in Liverpool, this procurement aimed to leverage limited competition below the threshold, as alternatives failed to meet the stringent compliance and connectivity requirements. The key dates include the signing of the contract on 17th March 2026 and its publication on 15th April 2026.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specialising in providing sophisticated medical software solutions with validated integration capabilities. Suppliers that can offer unique connectivity and compliance features will find such tenders rewarding, particularly if they align with the needs of healthcare organisations like NHS trusts. Large enterprises or those with the capability to satisfy specialised technical requirements could excel in meeting the needs outlined in similar sensitive and critical healthcare procurement processes. This competitive landscape can foster innovation and partnership in delivering advanced biomedical and pathology solutions, crucial for modern healthcare infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Roche Vantage digital pathology workflow system

Notice Description

Procurement of Roche Vantage digital pathology workflow system. Roche Vantage is the only platform compatible with the Network's standardised systems and required regional LIMS design. Only Roche can provide the validated interfaces and native integration needed. Alternatives were discounted due to lack of connectivity, safety features, and compliance risks. A framework extension was not possible within the funding deadline, so a compliant direct award was necessary to ensure timely procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06831e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034259-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,991 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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