West of England Pathology Network - Digital Histopathology
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The North Bristol NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "West of England Pathology Network - Digital Histopathology". This process focuses on providing an end-to-end digital histopathology pathway including an image management system, scanners, monitors, and related hardware. The trust aims to link these seamlessly into Trust's LIMs and include connectivity with third-party AI providers.
The procurement involves a collaborative effort by the West of England Pathology Network, including trusts across regions such as Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Bath. The request for information (RFI) has been released, with engagement activities scheduled until 31st August 2025 to facilitate early supplier engagement and market understanding. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest with the North Bristol NHS Trust by 6th June 2025 for further involvement.
This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment, IT services, and digital health technology. Companies with expertise in communication software, system management, and compliance solutions would be well-positioned to provide comprehensive bids. The procurement is set within the healthcare sector, and with a planned contract commencement in October 2026, it represents a strategic opportunity for suppliers to align with a multi-trust network.
Businesses able to provide innovative data solutions and integrated medical software will find this tender especially conducive for growth, leveraging the procurement framework agreement facilitated through the Bristol and Weston Purchasing Consortium's SAP Ariba system for effective bid management.
The West of England Pathology Network (WoEPN) are looking to contract with a single supplier to provide an end-to-end digital histopathology pathway; to include an Image Management System (IMS), scanners, monitors and associated hardware. It should link seamlessly into Trust's LIMs and include storage. Linkages with 3rd party AI providers is also required We are looking to contract with a single supplier to provide all aspects of the above requirement, further details to be provided within the specification.
The West of England Pathology Network consists of : Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust North Bristol NHS Trust Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Somerset NHS Foundation Trust UKHSA The procurement will be run through Bristol and Weston Purchasing Consortium and as such will use their e-procurement system SAP Ariba, bidders will need register to ensure access to the RFI, tender and communications - supplier.ariba.com Details, timelines and values are subject to change. RFI is currently aimed to be released on the 30/05/25 (subject to change). Please register your interest to Fiona.Lowther@nbt.nhs.uk by the 6th of June 2025.
Response to this, although useful, is not mandatory and will not restrict suppliers from bidding. Please see timeline within the RFI for full details when published. EDIT - 30/05/2025 RFI has now been published on link discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23199544
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The contract period is four years.
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