Scope
Reference
GEL-RE-812-24
Description
Genomics England are procuring a Researcher Platform, i.e. a coherent and interoperable set of tools to access, visualise, and analyse research data. Continuing our alignment with the government "cloud-first" strategy, the Researcher Platform will leverage the underlying cloud infrastructure which is procured separately.
The Researcher Platform we are seeking to procure includes specialised tools, features to promote collaboration, and scientifically focused user interfaces missing from the standard cloud provider's toolkits. This will result in easier onboarding and adoption, better user experience, larger reach and scale-up.
The procurement of the Researcher Platform is driven by Genomics England's commitment to serving Users. We aim to provide a secure, user-friendly platform that caters to varying technical abilities, ensuring that all users can effectively analyse data. This means procuring a platform with an optimal set of tools and capabilities to be leveraged to cater for these many varying needs and collaborating with a mature third-party provider that is willing to follow and implement the innovations that can improve user experience and research output.
During the Contract Term the successful Supplier shall develop, Test, deploy, and support a Researcher Platform for a minimum of 600 Monthly Active Users over the Contract Term, rising to 2000 Monthly Active Users by the end of a possible five-year Contract Term. The Researcher Platform will conform with the requirements set out in the tender documentation.
The expected contract signature date is April 2026, and the expected implementation period is up to 10 months. The Initial Term of the Contract from the Service Commencement Date will be three years, with the opportunity to extend by up to an additional two years, making the total possible Contract Term five years.
After the Service Commencement Date, the successful Supplier will continue to develop, improve, and maintain the Researcher Platform, and provide the support services in accordance with the Contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £14,400,000 excluding VAT
- £17,280,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 February 2030
- Possible extension to 31 January 2032
- 5 years, 10 months
Description of possible extension:
The Authority will be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the Contract Term on the same terms and conditions for a further period or periods of up to a total extension period totalling 2 years form the original contract end date.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As described in ITT and its Appendix 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As described in ITT and its Appendix 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the e-tendering portal https://genomicsengland.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | The Quality score will be made up of a number of questions relating to sub-criteria, namely: Researcher core functionality; Machine learning functionality; Keep pace with emerging needs; Integration... |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | The lowest sustainable indicative total price will be given 100% of the price weighting, with other Tenders expressed as an inverse proportion of the lowest price. This will produce the total weighted... |
Price | 20% |
| Social Value | The social value element will cover the themes of Sustainable Procurement Practices (Policy Outcome 4) and Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing (Policy Outcome 8). |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
A Supplier invoice will only be valid if it includes: the minimum required information set out in Section 68(9) of the Procurement Act 2023; all appropriate references including the Contract reference number and other details reasonably requested by the Buyer; the purchase order number provided by the Buyer; and a detailed breakdown of Delivered Services and Milestone(s) (if any).
Further details on invoicing and disputed invoices are set out in the draft contract accompanying the ITT.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The market engagement for this requirement started under PCR15 and can be accessed at the following address https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024170-2024.
This will be a three-stage procurement process, with a fourth contract finalisation stage. Further details on the process are set out in the ITT document.
Stage One (CoP and Initial Tenders): Tenderers are invited to respond to an Invitation to Tender. The ITT document contains instructions regarding the response and completion of the Conditions of Participation response (Project Procurement Specific Questionnaire) and instructions for the submission of Initial Tenders. It also includes the Specification, the Draft Contract and other information regarding the Procurement Process. Tenderers must submit their completed PSQ and Initial Tenders in accordance with the ITT. PSQ's shall be assessed against the Conditions of Participation and the Initial Tenders shall then be evaluated in accordance with the Award Criteria set out in the ITT. The three highest ranking Tenderers shall be invited to the Dialogue Stage.
Stage Two (Dialogue Stage): Following receipt of an invitation from the Authority, the Authority will enter into dialogue with each selected Tenderer to discuss their Initial Tender. Dialogue with the selected Tenderers will continue until the Authority is satisfied that one or more of the proposals received will meet its requirements and include all elements required and necessary for the performance of the Contract, or until the Authority concludes, in the case of any Tenderer, that it does not wish to continue dialogue. At the end of these sessions, the Authority will formally declare that dialogue has concluded and will request Final Tenders.
Stage Three (Invitation to Submit Final Tenders (ITSFT)): Following dialogue, Final Tenders shall be requested and submitted by Tenderers in response to the ITSFT.
Contracting authority
Genomics England Limited
- Companies House: 08493132
Level 21, One Canada Square
London
E14 5AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government