---
title: "Genexus sequencing instruments and associated Bioinformatics support Maintenance Contract - Life Technologies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e705"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# Genexus sequencing instruments and associated Bioinformatics support Maintenance Contract - Life Technologies

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e705

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to a service contract for the maintenance of Genexus sequencing instruments and Bioinformatics support provided by Life Technologies Ltd. This contract, in the services industry category, was executed using a direct procurement method without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Situated in Birmingham, UK, the procurement reached the award stage on 24th November 2025, with the contract signed on 25th September 2025. The contract period spans from 29th September 2025 to 28th September 2026, with a total gross value of £97,920.37.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses offering maintenance and Bioinformatics support services in the sequencing technology sector. Companies like Life Technologies Ltd, particularly those within the small to medium enterprise (SME) category and with capabilities in providing specialised support services, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and expertise. The direct nature of the procurement, executed below threshold without competition, highlights the importance of maintaining relationships with public health organisations to secure future opportunities. This contract underscores the value of niche technology support services within the UK's health sector, offering growth avenues for similarly positioned businesses.

## Notice

This service relates to the 12-month maintenance contract for Life Technologies Genexus sequencing instruments and associated Bioinformatics support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076330-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076330-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076330-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bwc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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