---
title: "Digital pathology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051eb1"
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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-051eb1

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a digital pathology service. This procurement, which falls under the services category, is classified within the pathology services industry. The framework call off is valued at £3,388,707, exclusive of VAT, even though the gross amount totals £4,066,448.40. The procurement involves a planned contract period beginning on 1st November 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2028. It is situated in Stoke on Trent, UKG23 region. Important upcoming dates include a future notice date set for 1st September 2026. This tender follows a framework agreement and is above the procurement threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering digital pathology solutions to partner with a public authority central government entity. Companies with expertise in developing and managing advanced medical imaging technologies and platforms are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can enter a prestigious partnership with a renowned NHS Trust, potentially enhancing their credentials and market visibility in the UK healthcare sector. This opportunity is ideal for organisations seeking to expand their digital healthcare offerings and secure a foothold in the public health sector.

## Notice

Digital Pathology Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025136-2025 |
| 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/025136-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025136-2025
  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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