---
title: "Q Pulse Licence Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05078b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05078b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-25"
---

# Q Pulse Licence Upgrade

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05078b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Q Pulse Licence Upgrade," falls within the industry category of industry-specific software packages, specifically for Pathology. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract status marked as complete. Key dates include the project start on 1st July 2025, running until 30th June 2030. The procurement method utilised was direct, done below threshold and without competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering industry-specific solutions such as pathology management systems. The awarded contract to Ideagen Gael Limited highlights the suitability for large-scale software suppliers. SMEs focusing on niche software capabilities might find similar opportunities by providing competitive, cutting-edge solutions to meet complex healthcare software needs across various UK regions.

## Notice

Q Pulse licence upgrade and transition to SaaS - Pathology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016994-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,562 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDEAGEN GAEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016994-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016994-2025
  25th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ideagen.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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