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Animal Management Database

MHRA

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 12:33

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:36

PlanningUpdate

24 Oct 2025 at 09:53

Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the development of an Animal Management Database. This contract was awarded to Scionics Computer Innovation, a large-scale IT software development company located in Germany. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, actively covered by GPA regulations, and aimed to establish a system that reinforces real-time tracking and reporting while ensuring compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). The contract, valued at approximately £289,600, includes provisions for renewal and will initially run from 6 March 2026 to 22 February 2029. The award marks the transition from the planning phase, initiated on 13 October 2025, followed by tender submission closing on 12 December 2025, to final contract activation on 9 March 2026.

This project presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those able to deliver secure and robust digital infrastructures capable of handling high-frequency data and sensitive information. The procurement catered to businesses possessing the technical capacity to support operational workflows and uphold high regulatory standards. SMEs had a competitive presence with one finalist in the bidding process, indicating opportunity for smaller firms equipped to meet such demands. Businesses in IT services capable of building advanced digital records and compliance systems are well-suited to partner with government agencies on similar projects, driving innovation and quality improvements in public sector operations.

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Notice Title

Animal Management Database

Notice Description

The Agency is seeking to establish a working solution that supports the development of an Animal Management Database--a strategic investment for the MHRA. This system will enable real-time electronic record-keeping and reporting to strengthen compliance with ASPA, streamline operational workflows, and uphold high standards of animal welfare through integrated digital infrastructure and competency tracking. MHRA seeks a partner to deliver a comprehensive solution that meets both immediate and long-term needs for animal facility management. The new system must support secure data capture, real-time tracking, and reporting across multiple sites, while ensuring compliance with Home Office licensing and audit standards. It should accommodate both high-frequency operational data, such as daily health checks and procedure logs, as well as long-term archival records, including historical logs, training certifications, and compliance documentation. Handling of sensitive data must be robust, with appropriate access controls and retention policies in place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two annual options for the Agency to extend the Contract Term by twelve months. If both Options are exercised, this will mean an estimated Contract End Date of 28/01/2031.

Renewal: Two annual options for the Agency to extend the Contract Term by twelve months. If both Options are exercised, this will mean an estimated Contract End Date of 28/01/2031.

Planning Information

The Agency is seeking to establish a working solution that supports the development of an Animal Management Database—a strategic investment for the MHRA. This system will enable real-time electronic record-keeping and reporting to strengthen compliance with ASPA, streamline operational workflows, and uphold high standards of animal welfare through integrated digital infrastructure and competency tracking. For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the MHRA in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process, however, the MHRA may launch a procurement opportunity in the near future. Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement. The MHRA would welcome responses to this RFI in order that the MHRA can build an understanding regarding the current and future provision of the project. The date by which responses to the RFI must be received is 14:00 on 3rd November 2025. For a copy of the RFI document, please email: commercial@mhra.gov.uk for a copy of the RFI document. Clarification Questions were received until 20th October. For a copy of the responses to the Clarification Questions, please email commercial@mhra.gov.uk - please be aware that the date by which submissions must be received is 14:00 on 3rd November. Please send submissions to commercial@mhra.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021038-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£289,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£289,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIONICS COMPUTER INNOVATION

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