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title: "Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db59"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db59

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## Summary

NHS England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to engage the market about developing Artificial Intelligence derived software for analysing chest X-rays in primary care referrals. This project is part of their preliminary market consultation aimed at shaping their commercial strategy. The organisation, located at Wellington House, London, has scheduled a preliminary market engagement event with the due date set for 18th November 2025. The tender falls under the health and medical software industry categories and targets both service and goods procurement. The expected contract is forecasted to start on 1st July 2027 and conclude by 30th June 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software, image-processing services, and systems to demonstrate their innovation and capabilities. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs given their suitability is explicitly mentioned, offering a platform to leverage niche expertise. Participation in this process could provide significant growth potential in the field of AI-driven healthcare solutions. Businesses can express interest and participate by responding to the request for information via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, ensuring they align with NHS England’s strategic objectives and technological demands.

## Notice

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for Artificial Intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals. 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=a07Sr00000mXbIMIA0&searchStr=chest&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

### Planning Information

Preliminary market consultation regarding artificial intelligence derived software to analyse chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer in primary care referrals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071406-2025 |
| 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 | 5 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

- 33111800 - Diagnostic X-ray system
- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48328000 - Image-processing software package
- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
- 72212328 - Image-processing software development services
- 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 16:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071406-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071406-2025
  5th 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=a07Sr00000mXbIMIA0&searchStr=chest&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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