---
title: "AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9fe"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9fe

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## Summary

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process involving artificial intelligence in histopathology to enhance the diagnosis of prostate and breast cancer. Operating as a central government public authority located in London, they have articulated plans to conduct a preliminary market consultation to refine their commercial strategy in this area. The milestone engagement is set to occur on 17th November 2025, and potential suppliers are invited to express interest and respond to the request for information via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. This initiative pertains to the services industry with an emphasis on pathology services, medical software packages, imaging equipment, and various other medical devices, and software development services.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software, imaging equipment, and pathology services to engage with and potentially support NHS England in its innovative undertaking. The project is deemed suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, encouraging diverse participation and enabling businesses to expand by contributing to advancements in medical diagnostics. Companies looking to leverage their expertise in analytical software, medical devices, or related services would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, offering a pathway for growth and increased visibility in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Please note all stated financial values in relation to this notice are nominal, as the financial envelope is yet to be defined. Projected contracting dates in the notice, similarly do not reflect any plans as these are yet to be defined. To express interest, review and respond to the request for information questionnaire please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal using the following link. https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000mIR7PIAW&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Consultation regarding AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070882-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070882-2025
  4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000mIR7PIAW&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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