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title: "CEFAS25-120 AI-Powered Histological Analysis Using HALO"
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# CEFAS25-120 AI-Powered Histological Analysis Using HALO

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a351

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) based in Lowestoft, UK, has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "CEFAS25-120 AI-Powered Histological Analysis Using HALO". This falls under the services category and involved the development of AI-assisted histopathology diagnosis using the HALO software, aimed at enhancing image analysis through the recognition of tissue and cell types. The procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages and scientific software development services, was executed using a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to Indica Lab LLC on 15th August 2025 and remains active with a completion date set for 31st March 2027, involving a gross value of £14,328.25.

This tender demonstrates opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in analytical and scientific software solutions. Companies that can offer innovative AI-driven image analysis and possess a track record in histological software applications could find significant growth potential in similar public sector projects. Such opportunities are particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver niche technology solutions, as evidenced by the successful participation of Indica Lab LLC in this procurement.

## Notice

Project for developing AI-assisted histopathology diagnosis using HALO software to train image analysis algorithms for recognising tissue and cell types based on morphological criteria. Halo is a software package that is used for the image analysis of histological samples. Image analysis is typically used for the quantification of numerous tissue types and cells based on specific staining and morphological criteria, Halo incorporates an AI module that can be trained to recognise tissues and cells based on both morphological criteria. This software will be used for developing the use of AI for histopathology diagnosis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060195-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,940 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDICA LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060195-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060195-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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