---
title: "Technologies for sampling abnormal cells in the oesophagus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da63"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Technologies for sampling abnormal cells in the oesophagus

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da63

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## Summary

NHS England is initiating a procurement process titled "Technologies for sampling abnormal cells in the oesophagus." This tender falls under the industry category of diagnostic devices and medical equipment, with a focus on goods and services. It is based in London, United Kingdom, at Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Road. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, and the preliminary market consultation is scheduled to take place by 17th November 2025. This consultation aims to garner insights to shape the NHS's commercial strategy for this project. Key legal frameworks include UKPGA 2023/54, and future notices are anticipated by 1st April 2027, with the contracting period expected to run from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2028.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses involved in the development and supply of diagnostic equipment and medical consumables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability for these demographics. Companies that specialise in pathology services, diagnostic supplies, and medical devices will find this tender particularly relevant. Interested parties should register on the Atamis e-sourcing portal to express interest and participate in the tender process, positioning themselves for future collaboration with NHS England.

## Notice

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for Technologies that sample abnormal cells in the oesophagus. 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.site.com/s/Welcome. Select live opportunities, navigate to the project titled: "Technologies for sampling abnormal cells in the oesophagus" and follow the instructions to download, complete and upload your response to the questionnaire.

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Consultation regarding Technologies for sampling abnormal cells in the oesophagus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071035-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 16:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071035-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071035-2025
  4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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