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Spectrum LSF 2026-2027

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Spectrum LSF 2026-2027" project conducted by Genomics England Limited is now in the award stage. Genomics England Limited, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking to provide Spectrum LSF licences for a duration of 12 months. The procurement method was below the threshold, and the process was initiated as a tender. The contract was signed on 31 March 2026, commencing on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2027. The total value of the contract is £137,500, with a net amount of £114,583. The industry category is software package and information systems and is primarily located in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of software packages and information systems, particularly for those specialising in licensing solutions. IBM United Kingdom Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, underscoring the potential for well-established companies in the technology sector to succeed in such procurement processes. Companies with expertise in software licensing and those able to meet the rigorous demands of public sector contracts will find prospects for growth and partnership within similar procurement projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises with innovative solutions may explore partnerships or subcontracting opportunities to engage with future tenders in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Spectrum LSF 2026-2027

Notice Description

Provision of Spectrum LSF licences for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067aa3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030310-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,583 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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