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West of England Pathology Network - Digital Histopathology
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Updated to confirm RFI is now available to access and respond via SAP Ariba site - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23199544
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 - https://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 https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23199544
Engagement process description
Early Supplier engagement has commenced via Teams calls with suppliers to enable the procurement function to understand the market in order to create a successful RFI stage. A RFI will be published shortly to allow a full range of suppliers to express interest and respond to the RFI questions. There will be a non scored for information only demo (virtual) to follow which will be for the suppliers who respond to the RFI and express interest. During the RFI process there will be the option to submit clarification questions and view a draft specification for the contract.
EDIT - 30/05/2025 - RFI has now been published on link - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23199544
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48510000 - Communication software package
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
38434540 - Biomedical equipment
48814000 - Medical information systems
85111800 - Pathology services
48781000 - System management software package
48180000 - Medical software package
33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
48782000 - Storage management software package
48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
33197000 - Medical computer equipment
48170000 - Compliance software package
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