---
title: "AA-327-26-TW Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837012"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# AA-327-26-TW Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837012

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## Summary

The public procurement process, titled "AA-327-26-TW Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting," was conducted by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, located in Ayr, UK. The industry category for this procurement is health services, specifically related to histopathology reporting. The contract was awarded to the Poundbury Cancer Institute on 9th July 2026, and the process is at the award stage. The procurement method applied was limited, allowing for an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The necessity for this method was due to the specialised services provided by the Poundbury Cancer Institute, ensuring continuous provision of the screening programme within Ayrshire and Arran health board.

This tender offers business growth opportunities by highlighting the demand for specialist health services, particularly in medical reporting and diagnostics. Businesses with capabilities in healthcare services, especially those specialising in histopathology or pathology, may find similar opportunities within the NHS framework. Given the use of a limited procurement method, enterprises equipped to deliver niche services could gain a competitive edge. It is ideal for SMEs who can meet unique needs, as demonstrated by the Poundbury Cancer Institute, emphatically creating a targeted market for small to medium-sized enterprises to showcase their speciality in medical services.

## Notice

Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting

### Procurement Information

Poundbury Cancer Institute provides a speciliast service which ensures a continued Screening Programme throughout Ayrshire and Arran healthboard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559805 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 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 | £428,064 |

## 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 | POUNDBURY CANCER INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559805

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559805
  AA-327-26-TW Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting - Outsourcing Histopathology Reporting

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837012
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

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