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Technologies for sampling abnormal cells in the oesophagus

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England has announced plans to buy medical supplies and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 July 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 85 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for Technologies that sample abnormal cells in the oesophagus. Please note all stated financial values in relation to this notice are nominal, as the financial envelope is yet to be defined. Projected contracting dates in the notice, similarly do not reflect any plans as these are yet to be defined. To express interest, review and respond to the request for information questionnaire please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal using the following link. https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Select live opportunities, navigate to the project titled: "Technologies for sampling abnormal cells in the oesophagus" and follow the instructions to download, complete and upload your response to the questionnaire.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071035-2025

About the buyer

NHS EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

1187

Awards

475

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From notice 071035-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.