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Provision of end-to-end digital histopathology pathway service with integrated AI diagnostic support and NHS reporting

University Hospitals Plymouth · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 14:28.

Opportunity overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is releasing this Intended Approach Notice as per the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using the Most Suitable Provider route. As per schedule 5 under Regulation 10(3), please see below the required information. 1. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is intending to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process to award a contract. 2. The contract title - Provision of end-to-end digital histopathology pathway service with integrated AI diagnostic support and NHS reporting The contract reference - C407455 3. Provision of fully integrated cancer diagnostic services, focused on the prostate cancer pathway – from biopsy room, digital request and logistics through controlled laboratory processing, AI-supported diagnosis, and visual structured reporting - delivered within guaranteed timeframes through a unified digital ecosystem under NHS-led clinical responsibility. The service enables structured data capture to support ongoing hospital process improvement, research, and performance monitoring. This procurement will be conducted under the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR) using the Most Suitable Provider route. CPV Code - 85111800 4. The key decision makers involved in this procurement process are Rob Archer (Cellular & Anatomical Pathology Operations Manager), Mark Austin (Category Manager for Clinical Support)

Classification

  • CPV85111800 — Pathology services

Lots

  • Lot 1£275k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c7
Status
planned
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
16 Jan 2026, 17:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
275,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
275,000

Renewal

Description
To be confirmed

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Feb 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85111800
Scheme
CPV
Description
Pathology services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
083391-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
16 Dec 2025, 13:53

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PWJW-1642-HQRM
Name
University Hospitals Plymouth

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK41
Country
GB
Locality
Plymouth
Postal Code
PL6 8DH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Derriford Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PWJW-1642-HQRM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Telephone
01752430312

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Plymouth · UKK41 · PL6 8DH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c7-2025-12-16T13:53:07ZPlanned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·