---
title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Illumina Ltd - Dragen license renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab0c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab0c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Illumina Ltd - Dragen license renewal

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab0c

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has completed a direct procurement process for the renewal of a Dragen license, with Illumina Ltd as the supplier. The procurement, categorized under services for license management software development, was carried out below the competitive threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined and efficient approach. The original contract was signed on 13th April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 27th July 2026 to 20th July 2027. Located in Birmingham, the buyer operates in the healthcare industry, and this contract complements their central government public authority classification.

This tender presents businesses specializing in software development and IT services with opportunities to engage with the healthcare sector, particularly those offering niche solutions for license management. Companies with capabilities in providing support and management for software licenses could find similar direct procurement methods an avenue for growth. This procurement process, conducted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative, highlights the potential for providers to establish long-term partnerships within the integrated care system framework.

## Notice

This service relates to the Dragen license renewal by Illumina Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051701-2026 |
| 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 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,501 |

## 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 | ILLUMINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 08:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051701-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051701-2026
  2nd June 2026 - 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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