---
title: "Digital pathology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051eaf"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051eaf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Digital pathology

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051eaf

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Digital Pathology Service under the industry category of pathology services. The Trust, located at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke on Trent, is engaging in a tender process with a planned communication future notice date of 1st September 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st November 2026 and end on 31st October 2028, with the procurement expected to be above the threshold, indicating a significant contract value.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital pathology services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, as the procurement method involves a framework call-off. Suitable companies may include those offering innovative digital solutions or comprehensive pathology services. With a substantial estimated contract value of £3,388,707, this procurement could foster business growth for firms adept in scaling healthcare solutions to meet public sector demands. The involvement of a central government public authority enhances the reach and potential impact for participating business entities.

## Notice

Digital Pathology Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025134-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,388,707 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 14:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025134-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025134-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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