Tender

PHE - Corporate ICT - DIEM software support and development.

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Public Health England (PHE) for the project titled "PHE - Corporate ICT - DIEM software support and development." This tender falls under the services category with a focus on information systems and is based in London, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, specifically the Tender period, which will close on 29th December 2016. PHE has allocated a budget of £20,000 for this project, and it is expected that approximately 35 person-days of work will be required to fulfil the contract's requirements.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in software development and system enhancements, especially those with experience in laboratory control systems and machine control technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, as the tender might favour agile providers who can quickly adapt and communicate effectively with PHE’s IT support teams. Potential bidders should demonstrate their capability to work collaboratively and deliver enhancements that improve the DIEM system’s reliability and efficiency, while also planning for thorough testing and roll-out phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE - Corporate ICT - DIEM software support and development.

Notice Description

Requirement: Enhancements to Existing Laboratory Control System For this project PHE has a budget of PS20k and we estimate 35 person-days will be required for the work. Bidders should confirm that they can achieve this. Public Health England's Personal Dosimetry Service (PHE PDS) provides employers with measurements of radiation doses to individual workers. It does this by means of passive dosemeters or "badges" that are worn for a period, e.g. 1 month, then returned to PHE for processing. See https://www.phe-protectionservices.org.uk/pds for further information. The dosimetry laboratory relies on a software system, known as DIEM, to govern the circulation and processing of the dosemeters, and to run items of handling machinery. DIEM (Dosemeter Information Exchange Manager): * uses a SQL Server 2008 database. * produces and reads text files for data transfer to and from other internal systems. * uses a Windows interface for the equipment, which it controls via DDE and Visual Basic programs. * uses a browser interface for other operations. * has up to 20 concurrent users. Inventory and Traffic * PHE PDS holds records for several hundred thousand dosemeters. * Many of these are re-usable; DIEM keeps complete records of current and previous uses. * Some 35,000 dosemeter transactions are processed each week (issue, check-in, processing). * DIEM controls: o 2 x large-scale sorting machines o 1 x large-scale "reception machine" (check-in and contamination screening) o smaller issue and return stations with code readers, label printers etc. DIEM is subject to a support agreement with a contractor. Requirement DIEM has been in place for two years and requires some enhancements to improve reliability and/or efficiency. The present requirement is to address the most important of these. Outline specifications for the enhancements are given below but the supplier will be expected to discuss with PHE PDS and agree details, test plan and deliverables in each case. Suppliers should also indicate: * their credentials (e.g. experience of similar systems including requirements for machine control) * their proposed arrangements for o familiarisation with the DIEM system o effective capture of requirement details o regular communication with PHE PDS o project planning including timescales Assistance with testing and roll-out is required. Modifications will be treated as delivered once they are successfully operating on the live system, unless otherwise agreed. Suppliers should expect to communicate both with PHE's IT support teams and with the current support provider for DIEM, in order to ensure effective delivery. For this project PHE has a budget of PS20k and we estimate 35 person-days will be required for the work. Bidders should confirm tha

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd591807-f526-4b17-b91f-87cbe6443a8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

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