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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Illumina Ltd - Dragen license renewal

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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02 Jun 2026 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for the renewal of a Dragen license, with Illumina Ltd as the supplier. The procurement, categorized under services for license management software development, was carried out below the competitive threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined and efficient approach. The original contract was signed on 13th April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 27th July 2026 to 20th July 2027. Located in Birmingham, the buyer operates in the healthcare industry, and this contract complements their central government public authority classification.

This tender presents businesses specializing in software development and IT services with opportunities to engage with the healthcare sector, particularly those offering niche solutions for license management. Companies with capabilities in providing support and management for software licenses could find similar direct procurement methods an avenue for growth. This procurement process, conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, highlights the potential for providers to establish long-term partnerships within the integrated care system framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Illumina Ltd - Dragen license renewal

Notice Description

This service relates to the Dragen license renewal by Illumina Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051701-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,501 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Illumina

Further Information

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