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C16351 - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)

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25 Apr 2023 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the Support and Maintenance of their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to Phoenix Software. The contract, valued at £245,822.46, was awarded following a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th March 2023. The contract is active from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, providing opportunities for business growth in the information technology software maintenance sector, particularly for organisations with expertise in LIMS systems.

The procurement process was initiated by the National Laboratory Service seeking support for their LIMS system, based on StarLIMS software. The contract was awarded on 28th March 2023 through DEFRA in Bristol, England. This award presents a chance for IT service providers specialising in information technology software maintenance to engage with public sector projects and expand their client base. Businesses with experience in delivering similar solutions and services are well-suited to compete for future opportunities within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C16351 - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Notice Description

The National Laboratory Service (NLS), part of Monitoring Labs, required Support and Maintenance of their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The LIMS system is based on a specialist software called StarLIMS. StarLIMS v11.7 is the enterprise solution for running all aspects of the National Laboratory Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08715300-4dfc-40f1-bff2-5e32c8b5cf47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaacc11-3788-4cca-b44d-5ba28289a51c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,822 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,822 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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