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Cloud Compute and Data Storage of Bioinformatics Data

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Bristol NHS Trust has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of "Cloud Compute and Data Storage of Bioinformatics Data," specifically tailored to handle Next Generation Sequencing bioinformatics pipelines. The procurement was completed through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, focusing on the industry category of medical software. The contract was awarded to DNAnexus, Inc., for the renewal titled "Titan Subscription Renewal," with a total contract value of USD 166,667. The contract period is set from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with services to be delivered across various regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and the trust's headquarters are located at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. The relevant legislation underpinning this process is referenced under the UK Parliament's legal basis of 2023/54.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud computing and data storage solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in delivering cost-effective, secure, and scalable data storage solutions suitable for high-demand bioinformatics environments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Businesses capable of managing large-scale data storage needs and meeting stringent data security standards in the healthcare field will find themselves well-suited for such contracts. Although DNAnexus, Inc. has secured this particular contract, similar tenders may arise, offering potential growth avenues for large-scale software and storage solution providers looking to expand their presence in the UK public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Compute and Data Storage of Bioinformatics Data

Notice Description

Provision of specialized Cloud compute and data storage, specifically a compute environment optimized for the running of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) bioinformatics pipelines written in WIDL. Data storage environment must meet data security standards as required by the Trust and provide the most cost efficient storage options for medium and long term data archive. We require sufficient subscription to cover the compute of bioinformatics pipelines for all next generation sequencing activity for rare disease and cancer testing plus the cost of data storage and archive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085076-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DNANEXUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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