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The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Laboratory Information Management System

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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29 Apr 2021 at 13:10

Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) has completed the tender process for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, and support of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) tailored for pathology services at its Lighthouse Laboratory located in Alderley Park, North West England. The procurement, classified under medical information systems, followed an open procedure and was published on 4th February 2021, with tenders closing on 20th February 2021. The total contract value is approximately £2,329,500, with the contract period starting from 15th April 2021 and running until 31st December 2024, with possible extensions. The initiative is part of MDC's efforts towards enhancing collaborative R&D and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and healthcare sectors, specialising in software development and support services related to medical information systems. By participating in this tender, suppliers can contribute to advancements in healthcare technology while tapping into the growing demand for efficient laboratory management systems driven by the requirements of ISO15189. Businesses with expertise in LIMS implementation and support, along with those capable of meeting tailored specifications, will be ideally positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Laboratory Information Management System

Notice Description

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. The UK Lighthouse Laboratories were established across the UK in a matter of weeks to dramatically increase the number of coronavirus tests that can take place each day to support the national effort against the coronavirus pandemic. The new Lighthouse Laboratories have been constructed through a partnership with the Department of Health, Medicines Discovery Catapult, UK Biocentre and the University of Glasgow. Their development is closely supported by both the NHS and Public Health England. Medicines Discovery Catapult is leading the Lighthouse Lab located in new dedicated labs at Bruntwood SciTech's Alderley Park. More information on the UK Lighthouse Lab Network is available here: https://www.lighthouselabs.org.uk/ This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for Pathology services at the Lighthouse Laboratory Services at Alderley Park. The LIMS must be able to process a range of sample types (for details see the Specification Appendix 2) and meet the requirements of ISO15189. It is envisaged that the Contract and implementation will commence in March 2021. However, this date may be subject to slippage. It is envisaged that the contract will run until 31st December 2021, but due to the uncertainty of the Lighthouse Lab network the Contract may be terminated before this date. MDC have the option to extend this contract for a further three (3), one (1) year periods. Tender Submissions shall be based on the Suppliers terms and conditions which must be submitted as part of Your tender submission. The Suppliers terms and conditions are subject to the approval and acceptance of MDC. Failure of MDC and the Supplier to agree suitable terms and conditions will result in the Suppliers disqualification from the tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a52d1e12-b392-49bc-ac3c-c06408d46d86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775d8ea9-e4a0-4e64-8037-1505eaa0e0c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,329,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,329,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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