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title: "Synapse AI Orchestrator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06836d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Synapse AI Orchestrator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06836d

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the "Synapse AI Orchestrator," a software package essential for digital pathology workflow and AI capability, benefiting both Pathlinks and Derby. As of 15 April 2026, this procurement process is in the Award stage, following a direct method, indicating it was below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2026 and run until 29 February 2028, with the total gross value of the contract at £134,565. Located in Leicester, this procurement falls under the goods category and is aligned with the public authority within central government, guided by legislation from 2023. It aims to utilise revenue income through ME2 funding, aiding the planned digital advancements over the two-year contract duration.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and digital pathology tools, as it exemplifies the increasing demand for AI-driven technology in healthcare settings. Although Fujifilm Healthcare UK Limited has been named the supplier, other businesses operating at a large scale within the software package and information systems industry may find similar opportunities with the NHS and other public sector bodies. For businesses focusing on technological innovation and AI applications, such tenders represent a direct pathway to engage with public sector contracts, contributing to growth through high-value partnerships and specialized offerings.

## Notice

This is Revenue Purchase - Software - Quote Reference: HCE-041219 -For Synapse AI Orchestrator for both Pathlinks and Derby quote for Synapse AI Orchestrator for both Pathlinks and Derby This purchase provides essential digital pathology workflow tools and AI capability for Pathlinks and Derby. It is funded through ME2 income which the service has received and is expected to deliver against. The period is for 2 years expected start March 2026 Year 1 - Implementation running cost PS93,881.25; Year 2 - Running costs PS18,256.25 The expenditure relates to agreed costs with the ME2 Pathology Network who have sourced the suppliers and agreed quotes. UHL has been funded to carry out the spends in line with agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034385-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,137 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUJIFILM HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034385-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034385-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hitachi-medical-systems.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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