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Continuation of VIA Software

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the continuation of VIA Software (previously called NxClinical) to facilitate micro-array assay analysis and data storage in its genomics laboratory. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, and support, and is located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated under a tender framework, presently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 2nd March 2026. The active contract period runs from 4th March 2026 to 3rd March 2027, with a total value of £73,400 including VAT. Bionano Genomics Inc, based in the United States, is the supplier for this contract.

The contract offers business growth potential for businesses involved in advanced software solutions and IT services, particularly those specialising in genomics and healthcare tech. Companies within the UK or internationally with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and analytics may find similar opportunities within this sector. Large enterprises like Bionano Genomics Inc, with global reach and technical prowess, are well-suited to meet the requirements of such a contract, which demonstrates the importance of specialised innovation in the field of genomics coupled with robust IT infrastructure support.

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Notice Title

Continuation of VIA Software

Notice Description

1122 - Continuation of VIA Software (previously called NxClinical) to enable the analysis and results storage of micro-array assays in the genomics laboratory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIONANO GENOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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