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title: "Animal Management Database"
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# Animal Management Database

Buyer: MHRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae0f

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government public authority based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the development of an Animal Management Database. This contract was awarded to Scionics Computer Innovation, a large-scale IT software development company located in Germany. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, actively covered by GPA regulations, and aimed to establish a system that reinforces real-time tracking and reporting while ensuring compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). The contract, valued at approximately £289,600, includes provisions for renewal and will initially run from 6 March 2026 to 22 February 2029. The award marks the transition from the planning phase, initiated on 13 October 2025, followed by tender submission closing on 12 December 2025, to final contract activation on 9 March 2026.

This project presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those able to deliver secure and robust digital infrastructures capable of handling high-frequency data and sensitive information. The procurement catered to businesses possessing the technical capacity to support operational workflows and uphold high regulatory standards. SMEs had a competitive presence with one finalist in the bidding process, indicating opportunity for smaller firms equipped to meet such demands. Businesses in IT services capable of building advanced digital records and compliance systems are well-suited to partner with government agencies on similar projects, driving innovation and quality improvements in public sector operations.

## Notice

The Agency is seeking to establish a working solution that supports the development of an Animal Management Database--a strategic investment for the MHRA. This system will enable real-time electronic record-keeping and reporting to strengthen compliance with ASPA, streamline operational workflows, and uphold high standards of animal welfare through integrated digital infrastructure and competency tracking. MHRA seeks a partner to deliver a comprehensive solution that meets both immediate and long-term needs for animal facility management. The new system must support secure data capture, real-time tracking, and reporting across multiple sites, while ensuring compliance with Home Office licensing and audit standards. It should accommodate both high-frequency operational data, such as daily health checks and procedure logs, as well as long-term archival records, including historical logs, training certifications, and compliance documentation. Handling of sensitive data must be robust, with appropriate access controls and retention policies in place.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two annual options for the Agency to extend the Contract Term by twelve months. If both Options are exercised, this will mean an estimated Contract End Date of 28/01/2031.

Renewal: Two annual options for the Agency to extend the Contract Term by twelve months. If both Options are exercised, this will mean an estimated Contract End Date of 28/01/2031.

### Planning Information

The Agency is seeking to establish a working solution that supports the development of an Animal Management Database—a strategic investment for the MHRA. This system will enable real-time electronic record-keeping and reporting to strengthen compliance with ASPA, streamline operational workflows, and uphold high standards of animal welfare through integrated digital infrastructure and competency tracking.
For the avoidance of doubt, any information provided to the MHRA in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and non-binding. No contract will be awarded as a consequence of this RFI process, however, the MHRA may launch a procurement opportunity in the near future.
Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in a subsequent procurement, nor does it give any advantage in that procurement. The MHRA would welcome responses to this RFI in order that the MHRA can build an understanding regarding the current and future provision of the project.
The date by which responses to the RFI must be received is 14:00 on 3rd November 2025.
For a copy of the RFI document, please email: commercial@mhra.gov.uk for a copy of the RFI document.
Clarification Questions were received until 20th October. For a copy of the responses to the Clarification Questions, please email commercial@mhra.gov.uk - please be aware that the date by which submissions must be received is 14:00 on 3rd November.
Please send submissions to commercial@mhra.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021038-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £289,600 |
| Contracts value | £289,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHRA |
| 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 | SCIONICS COMPUTER INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021038-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004311-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072472-2025
- 24 Oct 2025 at 09:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068094-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 10:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064663-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021038-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004311-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072472-2025
  10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068094-2025
  24th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064663-2025
  13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7629
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7630
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7631
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7632

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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