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New Object Storage

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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09 Jan 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of a new object storage solution, under the title "New Object Storage." This procurement falls within the industry category of Servers (CPV code 48820000) and took place in the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is recorded as complete, with the award made on 23rd December 2025 to Softcat Plc. While the procurement method was limited and executed without prior publication, it adhered to relevant compliance frameworks. Key details include the provision of hardware and support, specifically involving servers and switches, as well as associated support services. The project was valued at approximately £11.85 million GBP.

This tender creates significant business opportunities for companies specialising in IT hardware and support services, particularly those with the capability to deliver comprehensive enterprise-level solutions. The procurement was carried out using a compliant framework, indicating that businesses capable of fulfilling government contracts easily can expand their market reach. Enterprises with established expertise in the delivery of server hardware and associated support, such as larger IT service providers, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future procurements by leveraging their scale and existing government partnerships.

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Notice Title

New Object Storage

Notice Description

Hardware and support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of servers, switches, and associated support services

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via compliant framework (HealthTrust Europe Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) reference number: 2023/S 000-007857). No prior publication was therefore required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060340
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,846,998 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
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

SOFTCAT

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