Scope
Reference
C393441
Description
The Agency is seeking to establish a working solution that supports the development of an Animal Management Database—a strategic investment for the MHRA. This system will enable real-time electronic record-keeping and reporting to strengthen compliance with ASPA, streamline operational workflows, and uphold high standards of animal welfare through integrated digital infrastructure and competency tracking.
MHRA seeks a partner to deliver a comprehensive solution that meets both immediate and long-term needs for animal facility management. The new system must support secure data capture, real-time tracking, and reporting across multiple sites, while ensuring compliance with Home Office licensing and audit standards. It should accommodate both high-frequency operational data, such as daily health checks and procedure logs, as well as long-term archival records, including historical logs, training certifications, and compliance documentation. Handling of sensitive data must be robust, with appropriate access controls and retention policies in place.
Contract 1. Animal Management Database
Supplier
Contract value
- £289,600 excluding VAT
- £347,520 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 28 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2029
- Possible extension to 8 January 2031
- 4 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
Two twelve month extensions permitted
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72212517 - IT software development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Scionics Computer Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRCJ-9933-HPQZ
Löscherstraße 16
Dresden
01309
Germany
Email: products@scionics.de
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Not applicable
Associated people/organisations:
Not applicable
Contract 1. Animal Management Database
Contracting authority
MHRA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJLJ-9824-VXPG
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@mhra.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government