--- title: "AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer referrals" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-01-30" --- # AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer referrals Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0612e4.json) ## Summary NHS England, a central government authority located in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for AI tools to assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer referrals. The procurement, announced on 30th January 2026, falls under the medical and dermatology industry categories and will involve the supply of goods and services. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market consultation and complete the request for information prior to the deadline on 27th February 2026. The future notice for this procurement is expected to be published by 1st January 2027, with the contract period anticipated to begin on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2028. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software, dermatology, medical equipment, and imaging services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity as it is deemed suitable for such entities. Participating in this tender can facilitate business growth by allowing companies to engage with NHS England and contribute to an impactful healthcare project. Companies with innovative AI solutions in assessing and triaging medical conditions will find this procurement especially relevant. The procurement process is planned and further communications regarding the tender are expected to follow as timelines advance. ## Notice Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin cancer 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.site.com/s/Welcome select live opportunities, navigate to the project titled: "AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin-cancer referrals" (ref 419845) and follow the instructions to download, complete and upload your response to the questionnaire. ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Consultation regarding AI tools that assess and triage skin lesions for urgent skin‑cancer referrals ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008481-2026 | | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 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 - 48180000 - Medical software package - 85121282 - Dermatology services - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2026 at 13:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008481-2026 - 30 Jan 2026 at 13:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008480-2026 - 30 Jan 2026 at 13:33 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008478-2026 - 30 Jan 2026 at 12:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008420-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008481-2026 30th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008480-2026 30th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008478-2026 30th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008420-2026 30th 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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