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title: "DNAStar License renewal 25/26"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d120b2b4-347a-4cae-93ea-cdcc953c65ee"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# DNAStar License renewal 25/26

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d120b2b4-347a-4cae-93ea-cdcc953c65ee

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of DNAStar licences for the year 2025/26. The contract, specifically targeting the software package and information systems industry category, involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. This procurement, classified as goods, follows a selective procurement method. The contract period begins on 8th August 2025 and concludes on 30th May 2026, covering various delivery locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions across Europe and the world. The award was made active on the start date, 8th August 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to participate in significant contracts with public health agencies. Although the contract is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with expertise in molecular biology and protein network software are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can lead to substantial growth and visibility among large governmental agencies, enhancing the supplier's portfolio and experience in dealing with high-profile contracts. Businesses interested in leveraging framework agreements should prepare to meet the selective procurement criteria to seize similar opportunities.

## Notice

DNASTAR Licences Renewal 25/26 - Lasergene Molecular Biology & Protein Netwo

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36fc7dc-63bf-40d9-a341-0a85756fdbae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,793 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,793 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36fc7dc-63bf-40d9-a341-0a85756fdbae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36fc7dc-63bf-40d9-a341-0a85756fdbae
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/478be452-01b3-46ea-97e7-9572f657a7c3
  Final-SoftCat-C379459-DNAStarLicense 25-26- Contract redacted

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