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Genexus sequencing instruments and associated Bioinformatics support Maintenance Contract - Life Technologies

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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24 Nov 2025 at 10:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to a service contract for the maintenance of Genexus sequencing instruments and Bioinformatics support provided by Life Technologies Ltd. This contract, in the services industry category, was executed using a direct procurement method without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Situated in Birmingham, UK, the procurement reached the award stage on 24th November 2025, with the contract signed on 25th September 2025. The contract period spans from 29th September 2025 to 28th September 2026, with a total gross value of £97,920.37.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses offering maintenance and Bioinformatics support services in the sequencing technology sector. Companies like Life Technologies Ltd, particularly those within the small to medium enterprise (SME) category and with capabilities in providing specialised support services, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and expertise. The direct nature of the procurement, executed below threshold without competition, highlights the importance of maintaining relationships with public health organisations to secure future opportunities. This contract underscores the value of niche technology support services within the UK's health sector, offering growth avenues for similarly positioned businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Genexus sequencing instruments and associated Bioinformatics support Maintenance Contract - Life Technologies

Notice Description

This service relates to the 12-month maintenance contract for Life Technologies Genexus sequencing instruments and associated Bioinformatics support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076330-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Life Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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