--- title: "Diagnostic Digital Pathology System Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8616b9c5-ea4b-4f69-899b-b55267350c5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8616b9c5-ea4b-4f69-899b-b55267350c5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8616b9c5-ea4b-4f69-899b-b55267350c5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8616b9c5-ea4b-4f69-899b-b55267350c5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-09-18" --- # Diagnostic Digital Pathology System Solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8616b9c5-ea4b-4f69-899b-b55267350c5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8616b9c5-ea4b-4f69-899b-b55267350c5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8616b9c5-ea4b-4f69-899b-b55267350c5d.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for a "Diagnostic Digital Pathology System Solution" under the management of the West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA). This tender, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, aims to implement a multi-site diagnostic digital pathology service to enhance histological services across four key cancer treatment centres in the West Midlands region. The current stage is planning, with an important milestone set for 18 December 2018, as the Authority seeks responses to a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by 5:00 PM on 2 October 2018. Interested businesses can access the necessary documents via the Authority's eSourcing Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies providing diagnostic software solutions, particularly those experienced in healthcare technology and digital pathology systems. Businesses capable of delivering integrated software packages for multi-site operations and demonstrating robust experience with NHS contracts will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, valued between £6.5 million and £7.5 million over five years. Companies should prepare to engage actively in the pre-market engagement process to ensure their offerings align with the specific needs outlined by the WMCA. ## Notice The West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA) operates across 6 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) and includes NHS Trusts/Foundation Trusts (FT) from across the region. The WMCA serves a population of some 5.8 million people. Within the WMCA there are four tertiary referral cancer treatment centres at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). These tertiary referral centres would form the hubs for centralisation and governance for an infrastructure of a diagnostic digital pathology service with a smaller number providing services for highly specialised tumours within the West Midlands catchment area. On behalf of the WMCA, UHB is procuring systems/services to implement, install and configure a multi-site diagnostic digital pathology system solution to replace current histological services. The Authority is providing potential bidders the opportunity to review an Outline Specification for the Diagnostic Digital Pathology System Solution and provide feedback via a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire. The Authority is seeking responses to the questionnaire by 5:00 pm on 2.10.2018. These documents can be accessed via the Authority's eSourcing Portal and completed questionnaires must be submitted via the eSourcing Portal. As part of its procurement process, the WMCA will decide whether to purchase a solution outright, or, to let a contract for a managed service of up to 5 years. The estimated total value of this requirement for the five year contract period is 6.5 to 7.5 million GBP. Additional information: How to Register: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); 2. Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the PQQs (there may be more than one page) and select 'pqq_28501' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; 3. Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Dec 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B30 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | King's Norton North | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 18 Sep 2018 at 16:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 - 18 Sep 2018 at 16:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 - 18 Sep 2018 at 16:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 - 18 Sep 2018 at 11:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 - 18 Sep 2018 at 09:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 - 18 Sep 2018 at 09:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 - 18 Sep 2018 at 09:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 - 18 Sep 2018 at 09:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6776b50-8374-4f00-b955-a5c0060d76d3 18th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html Link to BravoSolution eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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