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Synapse AI Orchestrator

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the "Synapse AI Orchestrator," a software package essential for digital pathology workflow and AI capability, benefiting both Pathlinks and Derby. As of 15 April 2026, this procurement process is in the Award stage, following a direct method, indicating it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2026 and run until 29 February 2028, with the total gross value of the contract at £134,565. Located in Leicester, this procurement falls under the goods category and is aligned with the public authority within central government, guided by legislation from 2023. It aims to utilise revenue income through ME2 funding, aiding the planned digital advancements over the two-year contract duration.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and digital pathology tools, as it exemplifies the increasing demand for AI-driven technology in healthcare settings. Although Fujifilm Healthcare UK Limited has been named the supplier, other businesses operating at a large scale within the software package and information systems industry may find similar opportunities with the NHS and other public sector bodies. For businesses focusing on technological innovation and AI applications, such tenders represent a direct pathway to engage with public sector contracts, contributing to growth through high-value partnerships and specialized offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Synapse AI Orchestrator

Notice Description

This is Revenue Purchase - Software - Quote Reference: HCE-041219 -For Synapse AI Orchestrator for both Pathlinks and Derby quote for Synapse AI Orchestrator for both Pathlinks and Derby This purchase provides essential digital pathology workflow tools and AI capability for Pathlinks and Derby. It is funded through ME2 income which the service has received and is expected to deliver against. The period is for 2 years expected start March 2026 Year 1 - Implementation running cost PS93,881.25; Year 2 - Running costs PS18,256.25 The expenditure relates to agreed costs with the ME2 Pathology Network who have sourced the suppliers and agreed quotes. UHL has been funded to carry out the spends in line with agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06836d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034385-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,137 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJIFILM HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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