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Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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26 Jun 2026 at 07:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London, UK. This contract falls under the Information Technology Services category and the procurement stage is marked as 'Award', having been published on 26 June 2026. The process employed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a tender period that ended on 27 February 2026. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an awarded contract value of £800,000. Delivery addresses include multiple locations such as the British Oversea Territories and within the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers specialising in laboratory management systems. Companies like STARLIMS UK Ltd, who have successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for business growth within this niche sector. The tender specifically encourages participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), thereby opening doors for businesses capable of delivering bespoke, efficient IT solutions in a competitive yet streamlined procurement environment. Ideal contenders for such opportunities are those with expertise in providing cutting-edge management systems, capable of meeting the complex requirements of governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Notice Description

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd1d698d-6c79-4fdd-8f5c-add8c292ac95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc05c44-73e4-49dd-ac86-520730a98211
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARLIMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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