---
title: "Laboratory Services Assets 2026-2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ece6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-12-02"
---

# Laboratory Services Assets 2026-2028

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ece6

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed a procurement process for the provision of Laboratory Services Assets for the years 2026-2028. This contract involves the issuance of two asset licences, awarded through a direct procurement method with a status marked as 'complete'. Located in London, the Bank of England, a central government public authority, conducted the procurement under the 'lightTouch' special regime with no competition, falling below the threshold. The associated contract, signed on 20th November 2025, will commence on 1st January 2026 and spans until 31st December 2028, offering a renewal option. IBM United Kingdom Limited, the successful supplier, headquartered in Winchester, will deliver services related to information systems or technology planning throughout the UK, with a total contract value of £146,817.75 exclusive of taxes.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those geared towards technology planning and systems integration. Large-scale enterprises like IBM, which possess the capability to deliver sophisticated technological solutions, are aptly positioned to thrive in such procurement settings. Direct procurement methods and below-threshold contracts create scenarios where established firms without a need for competition can directly leverage their niche capabilities and minimise bid preparation times, thereby enhancing efficiency and focus on execution. Businesses aiming to expand their public sector portfolio can target similar opportunities by offering unique and cutting-edge technology solutions that align with government requirements.

## Notice

The contract is for the Provision of two Asset Licenses for the period 2026-2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078908-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £146,817 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078908-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078908-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ibm.com/uk-en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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