---
title: "Cloud Compute and Data Storage of Bioinformatics Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fac6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# Cloud Compute and Data Storage of Bioinformatics Data

Buyer: NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fac6

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## Summary

The North Bristol NHS Trust has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of "Cloud Compute and Data Storage of Bioinformatics Data," specifically tailored to handle Next Generation Sequencing bioinformatics pipelines. The procurement was completed through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, focusing on the industry category of medical software. The contract was awarded to DNAnexus, Inc., for the renewal titled "Titan Subscription Renewal," with a total contract value of USD 166,667. The contract period is set from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with services to be delivered across various regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, and the trust's headquarters are located at Southmead Hospital, Bristol. The relevant legislation underpinning this process is referenced under the UK Parliament's legal basis of 2023/54.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud computing and data storage solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in delivering cost-effective, secure, and scalable data storage solutions suitable for high-demand bioinformatics environments would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Businesses capable of managing large-scale data storage needs and meeting stringent data security standards in the healthcare field will find themselves well-suited for such contracts. Although DNAnexus, Inc. has secured this particular contract, similar tenders may arise, offering potential growth avenues for large-scale software and storage solution providers looking to expand their presence in the UK public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of specialized Cloud compute and data storage, specifically a compute environment optimized for the running of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) bioinformatics pipelines written in WIDL. Data storage environment must meet data security standards as required by the Trust and provide the most cost efficient storage options for medium and long term data archive. We require sufficient subscription to cover the compute of bioinformatics pipelines for all next generation sequencing activity for rare disease and cancer testing plus the cost of data storage and archive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085076-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 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 | £166,667 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Horfield |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085076-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085076-2025
  19th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dnanexus.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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