--- title: "Digital Pathology Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2018-10-31" --- # Digital Pathology Solution Buyer: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3e8f378-c275-4ec7-9dd2-ae48494405e6.json) ## Summary Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Digital Pathology Solution." This initiative aims to address shortages in histopathology medical staff and is supported by the One Dorset Pathology Network, potentially including Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust. Interested suppliers are invited to engage until 14 November 2018, and the procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages, primarily focused on digital solutions for histopathology services within the South West region of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital software solutions, particularly those with expertise in system management and laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly beneficial, as the buyer aims to clarify potential offerings and capital investment requirements. Companies that can deliver innovative digital pathology services, including slide scanning and reporting capabilities, will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Overview: Dorset County Hospital is exploring options for a digital pathology solution to support the histopathology department, and mitigate local and national shortages of Histopathology Medical Staff. This work stream is supported by the One Dorset Pathology Network, and whilst this PIN has been issued by Dorset County Hospital there is scope for a Dorset wide offering including Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset County Hospital. Description of the Procurement: Dorset County Hospital would like to explore options for a digital histopathology offering. This should include the scanning and reporting of histopathology slides prepared in our own labs, and the potential for a digital solution for consultant input to MDT meetings. Detail about potential digital solutions is sought to develop a specification of requirements for a digital pathology service that could be expanded to the One Dorset Pathology Network. Additional information: The Purpose of this PIN is to establish interested suppliers. We wish to invite interested parties to discuss this opportunity and to clarify potential offering available and understand the potential capital investment requirement and revenue cost projections. Please contact Jackie.Garland@dchft.nhs.uk to express your interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a36911f-1398-417b-bf7b-8b42dd16b07a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Nov 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 | DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | WILLIAMS AVENUE | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 2JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48781000 - System management software package - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 85111800 - Pathology services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2018 at 16:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a36911f-1398-417b-bf7b-8b42dd16b07a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a36911f-1398-417b-bf7b-8b42dd16b07a 31st October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.dchft.nhs.uk/Pages/home1.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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