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title: "SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677ca"
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# SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS)

Buyer: NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677ca

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## Summary

The North Bristol NHS Trust, in collaboration with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has announced a tender titled "SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS)". This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" and "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" categories. The project aims to replace outdated Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems at both trusts, enhancing the integration, scalability, and interoperability of genomic services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with responses due by 18th May 2026. The selected partner will provide, implement, and support a digital platform aligned with NHS England's Genomic Medicine Service strategy, and the project will take place in the United Kingdom, specifically across the Bristol and Exeter regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for IT firms specialising in software development and laboratory information systems. Companies with experience in deploying scalable IT solutions in regulated sectors, particularly within genomic or laboratory environments, will find these procurement needs align well with their expertise. The contract, worth an estimated £6.6 million gross, will run for an initial eight-year period, with potential one-year extensions, providing long-term growth and partnership opportunities. The strategic importance of this project within the South-West Genomic Medicine Service (SWGMS) means successful bidders could play a pivotal role in shaping genomic healthcare services in the region, making it an attractive prospect for firms eager to expand their footprint in the health sector.

## Notice

Bristol and Weston Purchasing Consortium ("BWPC") on behalf of the Authority North Bristol NHS Trust ("NBT") are submitting a Tender Notice for the replacement of the Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems ("GLIMS") at NBT and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ("RDUH"). Both Trusts are responsible for the provision of genomic testing on behalf of the South-West Genomic Medicine Service ("SWGMS"). The current LIMS platforms at both NBT and RDUH are 15 years old and do not support the level of integration, scalability, or interoperability required to meet the SWGMS future needs. The aim is to deliver a future-ready digital platform with regional integration capability, aligned with the NHS England (NHSE) Genomic Medicine Service strategy, supporting the delivery of interoperable, scalable, and efficient genomic services and the ambitions for genomic medicine outlined in the 10-year plan. NBT are therefore seeking a strategic GLIMS partner capable of supporting an integrated, multi-site, high-throughput genomic service. The scope of the procurement includes the provision, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of a GLIMS to support SWGMS laboratory services across both in-scope sites. This includes core laboratory workflow management, sample tracking, test ordering, results management, reporting, audit, quality management support, and administration. The scope also includes system hosting (where applicable), system integration, data migration from legacy systems, training, change management support, and business-as-usual support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The anticipated contract length is planned for 8 years with two optional extensions (8+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042318-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 1 Jun 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 09:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042318-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:22 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029081-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042318-2026
  8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.ariba.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

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