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

The Health Service Executive (HSE) seeks Expressions of Interest as Stage 1 of a Restricted Procedure to procure a Digital Pathology (DP) Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE, which must be aligned and integrated with the HSE’s National Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - MedLIS. The scope of …

CPV: 48000000 Pacotes de software e sistemas de informação, 48612000 Sistema de gestão de bases de dados, 48613000 Gestão electrónica de dados, 48800000 Sistemas de informação e servidores, 48100000 Pacote de software para sectores específicos, 48180000 Pacote de software para medicina, 48814000 Sistemas de informação médica, 48814200 Sistema de administração de doentes, 48814400 Sistema de informação clínica, 48900000 Pacote de software e sistemas informáticos diversos, 33100000 Equipamento médico, 33124100 Aparelhos para diagnóstico, 33124110 Sistemas de diagnóstico, 33197000 Equipamento informático para fins médicos, 38000000 Equipamento laboratorial, óptico e de precisão (exc. óculos), 38510000 Microscópios, 38520000 Scanners, 38651600 Câmaras digitais, 51411000 Serviços de instalação de equipamento de formação de imagens, 51430000 Serviços de instalação de equipamento de laboratório, 51600000 Serviços de instalação de computadores e equipamento para escritório, 72212318 Serviços de desenvolvimento de software para digitalizador (scanner), 72212328 Serviços de desenvolvimento de software para processamento de imagens, 72228000 Serviços de consultoria em matéria de integração de hardware, 72250000 Serviços de sistemas e de apoio, 72261000 Serviços de assistência em matéria de software, 72263000 Serviços de implementação de software, 72265000 Serviços de configuração de software, 72267000 Serviços de manutenção e reparação de software, 72268000 Serviços de fornecimento de software, 72500000 Serviços relacionados com a informática, 85111800 Serviços de patologia, 85150000 Serviços de imagiologia médica, 48218000 Pacote de software para gestão de licenças, 48219300 Pacote de software para administração, 48318000 Pacote de software para digitalizador (scanner), 48328000 Pacote de software para processamento de imagens, 48329000 Sistema de arquivo e de imageologia, 48600000 Pacote de software para bases de dados e de software operativo, 48611000 Pacote de software para bases de dados
Local de execução:
HSE 25348 Digital Pathology Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE
Local de premiação:
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Número do prémio:
HSE 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 : HSE 25348 Digital Pathology Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE
Description : The Health Service Executive (HSE) seeks Expressions of Interest as Stage 1 of a Restricted Procedure to procure a Digital Pathology (DP) Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE, 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 this tender competition may include, but is not limited to, the provision of hardware, software, middleware, firmware, storage, configuration, integration, hosting, data migration, implementation, implementation, 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 Centre 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. A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 5 top-scoring qualified Candidates will be shortlisted as a result of the evaluation of Expressions of Interest and invited to submit a tender in the second stage of this tender competition. Please note that interested parties must register their interest in the Contract Notice in order to submit an Expression of Interest response. For full details please see the Procurement documents available with the Contract Notice published on the eTenders website, https://www.etenders.gov.ie
Procedure identifier : 026699c7-80d0-476f-9f29-352201c0522e
Previous notice : 424267-2025
Internal identifier : HSE 25348
Type of procedure : Restricted
The procedure is accelerated : no

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 ): 48100000 Industry specific software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48180000 Medical software package
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 ): 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 ): 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

Town : Ireland
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information : Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 45 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Please value of €45,000,000 is estimated and based on the initial 84-month contract term and is exclusive of VAT.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : HSE 25348 Digital Pathology Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE
Description : The Health Service Executive (HSE) seeks Expressions of Interest as Stage 1 of a Restricted Procedure to procure a Digital Pathology (DP) Solution for National Acute Hospitals for the HSE, 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 this tender competition may include, but is not limited to, the provision of hardware, software, middleware, firmware, storage, configuration, integration, hosting, data migration, implementation, implementation, 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 Centre 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. A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 5 top-scoring qualified Candidates will be shortlisted as a result of the evaluation of Expressions of Interest and invited to submit a tender in the second stage of this tender competition. Please note that interested parties must register their interest in the Contract Notice in order to submit an Expression of Interest response. For full details please see the Procurement documents available with the Contract Notice published on the eTenders website, https://www.etenders.gov.ie .
Internal identifier : HSE 25348

5.1.1 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 ): 48100000 Industry specific software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48180000 Medical software package
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 ): 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 ): 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
Options :
Description of the options : It is the HSE’s intention to award a contract with a total fixed term of seven (7) years from the date of contract commencement, covering the national deployment phase and the subsequent support and maintenance period. The contract includes an option to extend by up to three (3) additional years, for a maximum potential contract duration of ten (10) years. Following this period, and by mutual agreement, support and maintenance services may be extended on an annual basis for up to ten (10) additional years, with pricing subject to justification and limited to a maximum adjustment in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI).

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 120 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 45 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 424267-2025

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Criterion :
Type : Cost

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/09/2025 12:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 23/09/2025 12:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 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 providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland
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 : 1448
Postal address : Oak House, Millennium Park Naas, Co. Kildare
Town : Naas
Postcode : W91 KDC2
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Contact point : 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
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

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

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 43ad60d1-c5a4-4865-9328-75dcbb035ee7 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 11/08/2025 19:43 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00530849-2025
OJ S issue number : 154/2025
Publication date : 13/08/2025