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Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing Service

University of Ulster

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17 Jun 2026 at 13:55

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18 May 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Ulster University is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing Service. This initiative involves procuring laboratory services for genomic testing of 4,854 participants across Northern Ireland and Ireland, including Counties Londonderry, Tyrone, Donegal, and Sligo. The project is part of the iMPROVE study aimed at integrating pharmacogenomic testing into patient-centred GP practices. The process follows an open procurement method, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 24th June 2026, with the contract planned to commence on 3rd August 2026, running initially until August 2028. The procurement is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations with a focus on providing services that span miscellaneous health services, medical laboratory, and analysis services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth within the healthcare services sector, particularly for laboratories capable of delivering comprehensive genomic testing services. Laboratories with a strong track record in innovative healthcare solutions, specialised in pharmacogenomics, and experience in handling large-scale genomic data will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. Small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in transporting biological samples, ensuring analytical accuracy, and integrating healthcare data into existing medical pathways will also be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure provides an inclusive opportunity for businesses across the region to participate in a project aimed at enhancing personalised medicine and patient outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing Service

Notice Description

The project wishes to appoint a suitable laboratory or multiple labs to supply an end-to-end genomic testing service which provides genomic variant data for n=4,854 participants in Northern Ireland (NI) and Ireland. Specifically, the areas where the project will recruit participants from of relevance to this tender includes counties Londonderry, Tyrone in Northern Ireland and counties Donegal and Sligo in Ireland. The iMPROVE project will operate on the basis of a research implementation study which aims to integrate pharmacogenomic testing into a patient-centred medicines optimisation care pathway in GP practices across the project regions. The new integrated care pathway will be led by GP practice pharmacists with a focus on medicines optimisation to improve outcomes, removing inappropriate and ineffective treatments and adverse drug event risk reduction. Medications for pain, depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease are the most prescribed drugs which also display considerable variation in efficacy, in part due to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes which can alter efficient drug metabolism. A laboratory service is required to transport participant samples from GP sites, test for a finite list of SNPs which alter the rate of metabolism of a constrained list of prescribed medications including opioids, SSRI's, PPI's, statins and Clopidgrel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057137-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 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
University of Ulster
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

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