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BCU-ITT-56850 PAN-Cancer Artificial Intelligence Software

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for PAN-Cancer Artificial Intelligence Software to the supplier Paige. The procurement process, initiated through tendering, falls under the medical software package industry category. The contract aims to improve cancer detection by screening various tissue samples and prioritising cases with malignant changes. The tender was published from Cardiff, with key dates including the tender's closure on 21st February 2025 and the award on 14th March 2025. The contract signed on 1st April 2025 is now active at the award stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical software and AI technologies, particularly those involved in developing diagnostic tools. Firms experienced in cancer detection software and healthcare technology would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The open procurement method provides transparent and equal opportunity for businesses to present their innovative solutions, potentially securing government contracts and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

BCU-ITT-56850 PAN-Cancer Artificial Intelligence Software

Notice Description

NWSSP-ProcS is looking to award a contract for Pan-Cancer Artificial Intelligence by inviting Bidders to tender for this ITT on behalf of BCUHB. The application is to screen a large cohort of different tissue samples for any cancerous changes, and any slides with malignant changes highlighted to Pathologists so the case can be prioritised for reporting. This is to improve ability to detect cancers sooner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148008
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148008
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Alexandra McHugh, Ben Evans
Contact Email
alexandra.mchugh@wales.nhs.uk, ben.evans4@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500538, +44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAIGE

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