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AA-156-26-DA Digital Pathology

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, a central purchasing body governing public law, has completed the procurement process for the "AA-156-26-DA Digital Pathology" services in the health sector. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically through a direct award using The Countess of Chester Hospital National Framework Agreement (F083), Lot 2, without prior publication of a call for competition. The services will be delivered to the Ayrshire and Arran health board, located in the UKM94 region. Following the award stage, the contract was signed on 6th March 2026, with a value of 728,818 GBP.

This digital pathology contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology services to grow, particularly for SMEs such as Diagnexia UK Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. The procurement involved a competitive process with unique opportunities for both local and non-EU suppliers to participate, highlighting the potential advantages for businesses experienced in digital pathology solutions. Given the direct award nature and framework utilisation, businesses familiar with framework agreements or those looking to expand their services in the UK healthcare sector would find this tender opportunity well-suited to their interests.

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Notice Title

AA-156-26-DA Digital Pathology

Notice Description

Digital Pathology

Procurement Information

Direct Award from The Countess of Chester Hospital National Framework Agreement (F083), Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825965
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551306
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£728,818 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNEXIA

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