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SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS)

North Bristol NHS Trust

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08 May 2026 at 10:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Bristol NHS Trust, in collaboration with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has announced a tender titled "SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS)". This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" and "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" categories. The project aims to replace outdated Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems at both trusts, enhancing the integration, scalability, and interoperability of genomic services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with responses due by 18th May 2026. The selected partner will provide, implement, and support a digital platform aligned with NHS England's Genomic Medicine Service strategy, and the project will take place in the United Kingdom, specifically across the Bristol and Exeter regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for IT firms specialising in software development and laboratory information systems. Companies with experience in deploying scalable IT solutions in regulated sectors, particularly within genomic or laboratory environments, will find these procurement needs align well with their expertise. The contract, worth an estimated £6.6 million gross, will run for an initial eight-year period, with potential one-year extensions, providing long-term growth and partnership opportunities. The strategic importance of this project within the South-West Genomic Medicine Service (SWGMS) means successful bidders could play a pivotal role in shaping genomic healthcare services in the region, making it an attractive prospect for firms eager to expand their footprint in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS)

Notice Description

Bristol and Weston Purchasing Consortium ("BWPC") on behalf of the Authority North Bristol NHS Trust ("NBT") are submitting a Tender 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"). 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The anticipated contract length is planned for 8 years with two optional extensions (8+1+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/042318-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 1 Jun 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Bristol NHS 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
Postcode Area
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

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