PIN 25348 Digital Pathology Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE

The Health Service Executive (HSE) gives notice of intent to go to tender for a National Digital Pathology (DP) Solution which must be aligned and integrated with the HSE’s National Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - MedLIS. The scope of the contract awarded as a result of any subsequent tender …

CPV: 33100000 Zdravotnické přístroje, 33124100 Diagnostické přístroje, 33124110 Diagnostické systémy, 33197000 Počítačové vybavení pro zdravotnictví, 38000000 Laboratorní, optické a přesné přístroje a zařízení (mimo skel), 38510000 Mikroskopy, 38520000 Skenery, 38651600 Digitální fotografické přístroje, 48000000 Balíky programů a informační systémy, 48100000 Balík programů určený pro specifické odvětví, 48180000 Balík programů pro zdravotnictví, 48218000 Balík programů pro správu licencí, 48219300 Balík programů pro administrativu, 48318000 Balík programů pro skenery, 48328000 Balík programů pro zpracování obrazu, 48329000 Zobrazovací a archivační systémy, 48600000 Balík databázových a operačních programů, 48611000 Balík databázových programů, 48612000 Systémy pro správu databází, 48613000 Elektronická správa dat (EDM), 48800000 Informační systémy a servery, 48814000 Zdravotnické informační systémy, 48814200 Systémy pro administrativu týkající se pacientů, 48814400 Klinické informační systémy, 48900000 Různé balíky programů a počítačové systémy, 51411000 Instalace a montáž zobrazovacích zařízení, 51430000 Instalace a montáž laboratorních přístrojů a zařízení, 51600000 Instalace a montáž počítačů a kancelářských strojů, 72212318 Vývoj programového vybavení pro skenery, 72212328 Vývoj programového vybavení pro zpracování obrazu, 72228000 Poradenské služby v oblasti integrace technického vybavení počítačů, 72250000 Systémové a podpůrné služby, 72261000 Podpora programového vybavení, 72263000 Implementace programového vybavení, 72265000 Konfigurace programového vybavení, 72267000 Údržba a opravy programového vybavení, 72268000 Dodávka programového vybavení, 72500000 Výpočetní služby, 85111800 Patologie, 85150000 Lékařské zobrazovací služby
Místo provedení:
PIN 25348 Digital Pathology Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE
Misto zadání:
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Číslo zakázky:
PIN 25348

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Health Service Executive (HSE)
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Health

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : PIN 25348 Digital Pathology Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE
Description : The Health Service Executive (HSE) gives notice of intent to go to tender for a National Digital Pathology (DP) Solution which must be aligned and integrated with the HSE’s National Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - MedLIS. The scope of the contract awarded as a result of any subsequent tender competition may include, but is not limited to, the provision of hardware, software, middleware, firmware, storage, configuration, installation, integration, hosting, data migration, implementation, commissioning, testing, training, support and maintenance and audit of an end-to-end solution. The scope is anticipated to initially include 22 Histopathology laboratories, (8 HSE Centres of Excellence and 14 General Hospital Laboratory Centres), across the Irish health sector. Functionality of the solution is intended to encompass all aspects of digital pathology diagnostics including an image management system and the ability to interpret and share the pathology information at a National/European/Global level. The solution shall include a capacity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational pathology assistance with algorithms to help rapid and accurate diagnosis. The Digital Pathology solution is intended to deliver a high-resolution image that meets medical and laboratory diagnostic imaging compliance. The solution must comply with all compliance regulations for Medical and Laboratory Devices and related Manufacturing Industries applicable in the Republic of Ireland and the EU. Hardware is intended to include laboratory, medical environment appropriate devices and Information Management Technology devices in line with Infection Prevention and Control requirements. This is intended to include but not limited to diagnostic level monitors, whole slide imaging scanners, operational workstations and image storage with expansion capabilities. Interested parties should note that this Prior Information Notice is preliminary in nature. This is not a call for competition, and there will be no award of business as a result of this Prior Information Notice. It does not constitute a representation that a National Digital Pathology Solution will in fact be procured, in whole or in part. Nor does it constitute an invitation to treat, an invitation to Tender or an offer to enter into a contract. The above information is indicative only and the HSE makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability that the information herein. Any reliance by an interested party on this information for the purposes of the submission of a response to any subsequent tender process is, therefore, strictly at their own risk.
Internal identifier : PIN 25348

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48612000 Database-management system
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48613000 Electronic data management (EDM)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48800000 Information systems and servers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48814000 Medical information systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48814200 Patient-administration system
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48814400 Clinical information system
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33100000 Medical equipments
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33124100 Diagnostic devices
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33124110 Diagnostic systems
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48100000 Industry specific software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 33197000 Medical computer equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38510000 Microscopes
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38520000 Scanners
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38651600 Digital cameras
Additional classification ( cpv ): 51411000 Installation services of imaging equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 51430000 Installation services of laboratory equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 51600000 Installation services of computers and office equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212318 Scanner software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212328 Image-processing software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48180000 Medical software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72228000 Hardware integration consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72250000 System and support services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72261000 Software support services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72263000 Software implementation services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72265000 Software configuration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72267000 Software maintenance and repair services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72268000 Software supply services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72500000 Computer-related services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 85111800 Pathology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 85150000 Medical imaging services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48218000 License management software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48219300 Administration software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48318000 Scanner software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48328000 Image-processing software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48329000 Imaging and archiving system
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48600000 Database and operating software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48611000 Database software package

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 0 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : It is HSE’s intention that a Contract Notice will be published to initiate a tender competition for this requirement as a Restricted Procedure on 11th August 2025. This will seek Expressions of Interest as Stage 1 of the process, and Candidates will be shortlisted in this Prequalification stage for advancement to Stage 2 of this tender competition.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

3. Part

3.1 Part technical ID : PAR-0001

Title : PIN 25348 Digital Pathology Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE
Description : The Health Service Executive (HSE) gives notice of intent to go to tender for a National Digital Pathology (DP) Solution which must be aligned and integrated with the HSE’s National Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - MedLIS. The scope of the contract awarded as a result of any subsequent tender competition may include, but is not limited to, the provision of hardware, software, middleware, firmware, storage, configuration, installation, integration, hosting, data migration, implementation, commissioning, testing, training, support and maintenance and audit of an end-to-end solution. The scope is anticipated to initially include 22 Histopathology laboratories, (8 HSE Centres of Excellence and 14 General Hospital Laboratory Centres), across the Irish health sector. Functionality of the solution is intended to encompass all aspects of digital pathology diagnostics including an image management system and the ability to interpret and share the pathology information at a National/European/Global level. The solution shall include a capacity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational pathology assistance with algorithms to help rapid and accurate diagnosis. The Digital Pathology solution is intended to deliver a high-resolution image that meets medical and laboratory diagnostic imaging compliance. The solution must comply with all compliance regulations for Medical and Laboratory Devices and related Manufacturing Industries applicable in the Republic of Ireland and the EU. Hardware is intended to include laboratory, medical environment appropriate devices and Information Management Technology devices in line with Infection Prevention and Control requirements. This is intended to include but not limited to diagnostic level monitors, whole slide imaging scanners, operational workstations and image storage with expansion capabilities. Interested parties should note that this Prior Information Notice is preliminary in nature. This is not a call for competition, and there will be no award of business as a result of this Prior Information Notice. It does not constitute a representation that a National Digital Pathology Solution will in fact be procured, in whole or in part. Nor does it constitute an invitation to treat, an invitation to Tender or an offer to enter into a contract. The above information is indicative only and the HSE makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability that the information herein. Any reliance by an interested party on this information for the purposes of the submission of a response to any subsequent tender process is, therefore, strictly at their own risk.
Internal identifier : PIN 25348

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 48000000 Software package and information systems

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 0 Euro

3.1.5 General information

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes
Additional information : It is HSE’s intention that a Contract Notice will be published to initiate a tender competition for this requirement as a Restricted Procedure on 11th August 2025. This will seek Expressions of Interest as Stage 1 of the process, and Candidates will be shortlisted in this Prequalification stage for advancement to Stage 2 of this tender competition.

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Health Service Executive (HSE)
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Health Service Executive (HSE)
Organisation processing tenders : Health Service Executive (HSE)

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Health Service Executive (HSE)
Registration number : IE6530232G
Postal address : Oak House, Millennium Park Naas Co. Kildare
Town : Kildare
Postcode : RE
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Contact point : HSE Procurement Helpdesk
Telephone : 35315119700
Internet address : https://www.hse.ie
Buyer profile : https://www.hse.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

10. Change

Version of the previous notice to be changed : 3f55dad4-3d4b-4d15-a928-90b94b1bee37-01
Main reason for change : Information updated
Description : Update to original PIN Notice published 01/07/2025: Section 'Additional information [BT-300-Procedure]' - It is HSE’s intention that a Contract Notice will be published to initiate a tender competition for this requirement as a Restricted Procedure on 11th August 2025. This will seek Expressions of Interest as Stage 1 of the process, and Candidates will be shortlisted in this Prequalification stage for advancement to Stage 2 of this tender competition.

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 8f48e9bc-0f4f-447e-b682-51775aad025d - 02
Form type : Planning
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Notice dispatch date : 18/07/2025 12:44 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00474968-2025
OJ S issue number : 137/2025
Publication date : 21/07/2025
Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure : 11/08/2025