SWGMS Genomics Laboratory Information Management Systems

Description

Bristol and Weston Purchasing Consortium ("BWPC") on behalf of the Authority North Bristol NHS Trust ("NBT") are submitting a Planned Procurement 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"). SWGMS serves nine acute Trusts, five mental health Trusts, and six integrated care boards across the geography. Across the sites, ~300 users regularly use the system, receiving 78,693 samples, and performing and reporting 80,820 tests per year. Organic growth of approximately 12% is seen across services per annum. From April 2026 the Southwest Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (SWGMA) and Southwest Genomic Laboratory Hub (SWGLH) will operate as part of a 'single' Southwest SWGMS. The Genomic Laboratories are located at NBT and RDUH. 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. The system will align with the SWGMS demands of • Increasing test volumes and complexity • Rapid turnaround times for urgent pathways • National data interoperability • Regulatory compliance • Research integration and innovation • Scalable, resilient digital infrastructure For further detail of this requirement, please refer to the Target Operating Model ("TOM") attached to this Notice. The prospective route to market for any award will be via a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the jurisdiction of the Procurement Act 23 ("PA 23"). The anticipated contract length is planned for 8 years with two optional extensions (8+1+1). Please indicate whether your organisation intends to register interest in bidding for this requirement. Indicative procurement timelines will be shared with interested suppliers as part of the procurement process. Suppliers are requested to submit their interest via email to: jake.seville@nbt.nhs.uk. Future procurement process will then run through our e-procurement portal for contracting opportunities SAP Ariba. Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium ("BWPC") would like to advise that our e-procurement portal for contracting opportunities is SAP Ariba. We represent and provide procurement services for North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. If you are interested in quoting on future opportunities for these Trusts and would like to register for free as a supplier, please visit: SAP Business Network Discovery (ariba.com) Link detail: https://service.ariba.com/Discovery.aw/109591059/aw?awh=r&awssk=tqusy3Ad&dard=1&ancdc=1