Planning

SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 12:22

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Bristol NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the replacement of Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems (GLIMS). This planned initiative serves both the Trust itself and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The project is focused on enhancing genomic medicine services across the South-West region and is critical in supporting nine acute Trusts, five mental health Trusts, and six integrated care boards. Operating under a Competitive Flexible Procedure, the procurement aims for a digital platform ready for future integration and scalability, as outlined by NHS England's Genomic Medicine Service strategy. Interested suppliers are urged to express their intention to bid by 1 May 2026, with plans for the contract to commence on 1 June 2027, an 8-year contract with possible extensions, located in the United Kingdom's South-West region and encompassing IT services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and support. Companies capable of delivering high-throughput genomic services with regional integration capabilities are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves submission through a competitive flexible procedure, promising a structured dialogue and timely information exchange, fostering collaborative partnerships. The extensive scope, spanning workflow management, quality management, and administration, highlights the comprehensive nature of the services required, paving the way for potential service expansions aligned with increasing test volumes and regulatory compliance. Participation can propel these businesses into a strategic, multi-site genomic service platform, supporting organic growth and national interoperability. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their interest via email, ensuring potential access to lucrative NHS networks and alliances through digital infrastructure integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems

Notice Description

Bristol and Weston Purchasing Consortium ("BWPC") on behalf of the Authority North Bristol NHS Trust ("NBT") are submitting a Planned Procurement Notice for the replacement of the Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems ("GLIMS") at NBT and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ("RDUH"). Both Trusts are responsible for the provision of genomic testing on behalf of the South-West Genomic Medicine Service ("SWGMS"). SWGMS serves nine acute Trusts, five mental health Trusts, and six integrated care boards across the geography. Across the sites, ~300 users regularly use the system, receiving 78,693 samples, and performing and reporting 80,820 tests per year. Organic growth of approximately 12% is seen across services per annum. From April 2026 the Southwest Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (SWGMA) and Southwest Genomic Laboratory Hub (SWGLH) will operate as part of a 'single' Southwest SWGMS. The Genomic Laboratories are located at NBT and RDUH. The current LIMS platforms at both NBT and RDUH are 15 years old and do not support the level of integration, scalability, or interoperability required to meet the SWGMS future needs. The aim is to deliver a future-ready digital platform with regional integration capability, aligned with the NHS England (NHSE) Genomic Medicine Service strategy, supporting the delivery of interoperable, scalable, and efficient genomic services and the ambitions for genomic medicine outlined in the 10-year plan. NBT are therefore seeking a strategic GLIMS partner capable of supporting an integrated, multi-site, high-throughput genomic service. The scope of the procurement includes the provision, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of a GLIMS to support SWGMS laboratory services across both in-scope sites. This includes core laboratory workflow management, sample tracking, test ordering, results management, reporting, audit, quality management support, and administration. The scope also includes system hosting (where applicable), system integration, data migration from legacy systems, training, change management support, and business-as-usual support services. The system will align with the SWGMS demands of * Increasing test volumes and complexity * Rapid turnaround times for urgent pathways * National data interoperability * Regulatory compliance * Research integration and innovation * Scalable, resilient digital infrastructure For further detail of this requirement, please refer to the Target Operating Model ("TOM") attached to this Notice. The prospective route to market for any award will be via a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the jurisdiction of the Procurement Act 23 ("PA 23"). The anticipated contract length is planned for 8 years with two optional extensions (8+1+1). Please indicate whether your organisation intends to register interest in bidding for this requirement. Indicative procurement timelines will be shared with interested suppliers as part of the procurement process. Suppliers are requested to submit their interest via email to: jake.seville@nbt.nhs.uk. Future procurement process will then run through our e-procurement portal for contracting opportunities SAP Ariba. Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium ("BWPC") would like to advise that our e-procurement portal for contracting opportunities is SAP Ariba. We represent and provide procurement services for North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. If you are interested in quoting on future opportunities for these Trusts and would like to register for free as a supplier, please visit: SAP Business Network Discovery (ariba.com) Link detail: https://service.ariba.com/Discovery.aw/109591059/aw?awh=r&awssk=tqusy3Ad&dard=1&ancdc=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029081-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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