Pipeline Framework: Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment

A pipeline has been launched for Pathology Microscopes and Slide Scanning Equipment.The contract start Date is 15 April 2019. Approach to market date is 12 November 2018.This procurement is expected to comprise products such as Pathology Microscopes (which are instruments for use in a clinical laboratory environment for looking at tissue or cells at a microscopic level), Slide Scanning Equipment (a system, device or solution for digitizing pathology and produces a ‘virtual slide’ for viewing and analysis) along with associated accessories.Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be circa 2 000 000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: NHS Supply Chain acting as agent for NHS, Business Services Authority, Foxbridge Way, Normanton, WF6 1TL, England. Email: dawn.cowhig@supplychain.nhs.uk. (Dawn Cowhig)