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CEFAS25-23 Lab Information Management System

CEFAS

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15 May 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

CEFAS, a prominent organisation based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has successfully completed its procurement process for the "CEFAS25-23 Lab Information Management System" tender. This project focuses on services in the software and information systems category, specifically aiding in the LabWare Laboratory Process Management configuration for NGS processing. The procurement followed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender reached the award stage, with Labware Limited (Cefas DA) securing the contract valued at £19,440, covering a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 July 2025. The procurement is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offering delivery locations across regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World and within the UK.

Businesses specialising in software packages and information systems can find lucrative opportunities through tenders like these, as they cater to specific lab management needs, promoting growth in technical service offerings. Companies such as Labware Limited (Cefas DA), which excel in laboratory management solutions, are well-positioned to benefit from these contracts. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, enabling them to leverage their niche capabilities in software development and laboratory information systems to compete effectively in the market. This tender underlines the demand for innovative solutions in lab process management, offering suitable firms a pathway to expand their client base across various geographic regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-23 Lab Information Management System

Notice Description

Assistance up to and including 15 days, with the implementation of the LabWare Laboratory Process Management configuration for NGS processing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c99a66d-546a-4303-861f-ac948f308c5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9a2c72-c01f-4286-a6c7-0a8587b12ada
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABWARE LIMITED (CEFAS

Further Information

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