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Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the UK Health Security Agency, involved awarding a contract for the "Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on license management software, with an estimated value of £206,431.11. The procurement stage is in the 'award' phase, having been completed and made active as of 1st October 2025. The selective procurement method was employed, with the procurement being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract duration spans from 29th September 2025 to 30th September 2027, and it is based in London, United Kingdom. The tender does not target SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in managing large-scale software licenses, particularly those with established frameworks and the ability to fulfil large contracts. Since the competitive process was conducted selectively, companies that are already part of the framework agreement have an added advantage. The successful bidder, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, highlights the importance for businesses to seek inclusion in such frameworks to bid effectively. This contract can lead to significant business growth, particularly for firms capable of delivering tailored software solutions and maintaining compliance with contractual obligations over an extended period.

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Notice Title

Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27

Notice Description

Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9605e0f-f228-45ae-8741-74d08fb2ad8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5911c29-7c0e-4fb4-99cc-ad972083dca0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,431 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,431 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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