---
title: "AA-156-26-DA Digital Pathology"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825965"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# AA-156-26-DA Digital Pathology

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825965

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## Summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, a central purchasing body governing public law, has completed the procurement process for the "AA-156-26-DA Digital Pathology" services in the health sector. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically through a direct award using The Countess of Chester Hospital National Framework Agreement (F083), Lot 2, without prior publication of a call for competition. The services will be delivered to the Ayrshire and Arran health board, located in the UKM94 region. Following the award stage, the contract was signed on 6th March 2026, with a value of 728,818 GBP.

This digital pathology contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical technology services to grow, particularly for SMEs such as Diagnexia UK Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. The procurement involved a competitive process with unique opportunities for both local and non-EU suppliers to participate, highlighting the potential advantages for businesses experienced in digital pathology solutions. Given the direct award nature and framework utilisation, businesses familiar with framework agreements or those looking to expand their services in the UK healthcare sector would find this tender opportunity well-suited to their interests.

## Notice

Digital Pathology

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from The Countess of Chester Hospital National Framework Agreement (F083), Lot 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551306 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £728,818 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIAGNEXIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551306

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551306
  AA-156-26-DA Digital Pathology - Digital Pathology

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825965

## Provenance

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