Planning

PIN: Programme Cortisone: Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for Defence Medical Services' Deployments and Operations.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

15 Jan 2025 at 08:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the procurement of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for Defence Medical Services' deployments and operations. This planning stage notice includes a key engagement end date on 3rd February 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of medical software packages (CPV: 48180000). It aims to enhance pathology services provided by Defence Medical Services (DMS) in various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. A Market Interest Day, hosted online via Microsoft Teams, is scheduled for 5th February 2025 to discuss the programme's requirements and attract potential suppliers. Interested parties must register by 30th January 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering systems that can function effectively with intermittent network connectivity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the MOD's suitability criteria favouring such businesses. The procurement method is an early market engagement, allowing vendors to present existing solutions and influence the final tender requirements. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses experienced in developing robust, deployable LIMS solutions capable of integration across various healthcare specialities and operational environments. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by establishing a relationship with the MOD and providing critical support to defence medical services globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN: Programme Cortisone: Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for Defence Medical Services' Deployments and Operations.

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice and invite to Market Interest Day for a LIMS requirement for Defence Medical Services (DMS) 1. Defence Pathology is a critical component of the healthcare provided to maintain the health and fitness of the deployed force.This is principally an Occupationally driven, General Practice led, Primary Care Service that includes Rehabilitation, Mental Healthcare, Occupational Health and Sexual Healthcare capabilities tailored to the size and composition of the deployed population at risk (PAR). For all specialities, the LIMS is the primary repository of data relating to testing and subsequent reporting. 2. In Defence Pathology, laboratory data is generated across four main areas (any future solution must cover each of these): a.Blood Sciences b.Transfusion c.Microbiology d.Referrals 3. Defence Pathology operates overseas and maritime deployed pathology services on an as-required basis in deployable medical facilities ranging in size from small teams (single resus and surgical bed with no hold capability) through to full size field hospitals (up to 100 ward beds) as part of the DMS. The medical capabilities on deployments should be considered as a network providing care through fixed, mobile and peripatetic service delivery methods. 4. LIMS products for use in deployed theatres of operations should be able to operate with extended periods of poorly connected or dis-connected network availability and support digital integration in the following ways. Therefore, intermittent connectivity forms a core element of the Statement of Requirements. 5. Med-IS will be hosting a Market Interest Day where the CORTISONE programme and proposed LIMS design will be shared with industry. Details can be found below: a.Online Market Interest Day (To be hosted on Microsoft Teams) b.Date: 5 February 2025, time is to be confirmed in the meeting invite. c.There will be an opportunity to present existing solutions, but this will be further explained in the meeting invite. d.The Market Interest Day will cover: -Who we are, -What we are looking for, -Who the suppliers are, -Duration of the requirement, -Context around critical elements of the LIMS system and their feasibility, -An opportunity for the industry to comment on the requirement through a Q&A session. 6. The CORTISONE team intends to provide further details of the requirement at the Market Interest Day and is intending to better understand the routes to market which could provide access to relevant products and services. Please may you contact UKStratComDD-CIS-ASD-MISEngage@mod.gov.uk by 17:00 GMT on 30 January 2025 to register your interest.If you have any questions about the Market Interest Day, please email the Multiuser above and the team will respond accordingly. Should you have immediate questions about the LIMS requirement, please send these via email and the team will respond to the questions collectively on the Day. Please consult the document attached for further information. Additional information: For the avoidance of doubt, responding to this announcement is voluntary and does not start the official procurement process for the CORTISONE LIMS requirement. It should be noted that all information released in relation to this PIN is done so on a without commitment basis, is subject to change and does not signal the start of a formal procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92d0e0a8-6726-4521-90e2-2bc3302b83bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8999a65-39e1-4a02-ba23-8ef79eb7d7a8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Medical Information Services Team (Med-IS)
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cis-asd-misengage@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

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