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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has completed the procurement process for a "Digital Pathology Managed Contract," focusing on renewing its digital pathology managed services. This procurement falls within the health industry category and is geographically located in Glasgow, UK (region UKM82). The process used the restricted procedure method under a selective procurement strategy, aimed at acquiring goods. The contract was awarded to Philips Electronics UK Limited with a value of £169,362, and it was signed on 26 June 2026. The contracting authority, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, is a central purchasing body based in Glasgow, handling procurement for public health services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and health sectors interested in supplying managed digital services. While this specific contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, the process details indicate that selective procurement methods like the restricted procedure could allow smaller enterprises to compete if they offer specific expertise in digital pathology. Companies specialising in advanced medical technology, IT services for healthcare, and digital infrastructure could find similar future tenders from NHS authorities beneficial for expanding their service offerings and enhancing business growth in the public health domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Pathology Managed Contract

Notice Description

Renewal of Digital Pathology Managed Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835825
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558896
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£169,362 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 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 GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS

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