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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06787 - Biogene Ltd - software annual licence

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to the software annual licence for Mutation Surveyor, GeneMarker, and ChimerMarker, provided by Biogene Ltd. This falls under the industry category of license management software development services. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, with the contracting phase reaching completion as of July 2026. The procurement was for services with a contract period starting 3rd June 2026 and ending 2nd June 2027, with an overall contract value of £83,554.14 in gross terms.

This contract generates business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in license management software. Businesses with robust software offerings in genetics and molecular biology, especially those capable of providing comprehensive licensing solutions like Biogene Ltd, would benefit from competing for such tenders. Involvement with the NHS Trust contracts can enhance a company's profile, enabling it to showcase its capability to meet stringent public sector requirements, thereby potentially expanding its market reach beyond traditional customer bases. Such contracts could be especially appealing to companies aiming to penetrate the public authority and healthcare sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06787 - Biogene Ltd - software annual licence

Notice Description

This service relates to the Mutation Surveyor, GeneMarker and ChimerMarker software annual licence provided by Biogene Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072815-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£69,628 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 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
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOGENE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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