--- title: "AI used with MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06079a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06079a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06079a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06079a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-01-20" --- # AI used with MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06079a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06079a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06079a.json) ## Summary NHS England is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AI used with MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer." This initiative falls under the medical and diagnostic equipment industry category and is set within London. The procurement process commenced on 20th January 2026, with a preliminary market consultation (PMC) already scheduled for completion by 29th January 2026. The procurement aims to inform the NHS commercial strategy for integrating artificial intelligence in medical imaging, specifically MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis. Any financial projections in the notice are nominal, with final figures yet to be determined, and interested parties must register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal to participate. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, diagnostic devices, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Companies capable of developing or providing MRI imaging equipment, medical software, and diagnostic supplies, particularly those with a focus on prostate cancer detection, are well-suited to engage. The project also reserves potential involvement for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it inclusive for diversified industry players aiming to collaborate with a central government body like NHS England. With the contract period slated between 1st July 2027 and 30th June 2028, businesses have ample time to prepare and align their offerings with NHS requirements. ## Notice Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for AI used with MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. 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: "AI used with MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer" and follow the instructions to download, complete and upload your response to the questionnaire. ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Consultation regarding AI used with MRI for the diagnosis of prostate cancer ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004827-2026 | | 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 | 20 Jan 2026 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use - 33124100 - Diagnostic devices - 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 48180000 - Medical software package - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 13:29 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004827-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 12:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003868-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004827-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003868-2026 16th January 2026 - 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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