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CEFAS25-23 Lab Information Management System

CEFAS

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:14

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:31

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15 May 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CEFAS25-23 Lab Information Management System" has been completed under the award stage, with the contract published on 20th March 2026. CEFAS, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The contract value is £62,846.40 GBP, with a designated contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct or single tender action, owing to the below-threshold requirements. The tender involved delivery across various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory process management software and related services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage with such tenders given their suitability. With the tender aimed at implementing LabWare Laboratory Process Management configurations, businesses equipped with expertise in software solutions and systems servicing within diverse geographical regions can find avenues for growth and enhanced visibility. Competent suppliers in the software package sector have been identified within this contract, showcasing prospects for partnership and market expansion. Suppliers like Labware Limited have been instrumental in fulfilling the requirements of this contract, highlighting the scope for small and medium enterprises to compete effectively within this domain.

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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/bbb5ca90-c370-4aa3-9f36-d202e642d8cd
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
£62,846 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,286 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 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 2026 1-2 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
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

Notice Documents

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