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CEFAS23-104 Contract for LIMS system upgrade and support

CEFAS

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02 Aug 2024 at 14:09

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26 Sep 2023 at 13:06

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18 Jul 2023 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, UK, initiated the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS23-104 Contract for LIMS system upgrade and support." This contract focuses on upgrading LabWare LIMS to version 8, including documentation and post go-live support services along with LIMS software licenses. Classified under the 'Software support services' category, the procurement employed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the award publication on 2nd August 2024, with the contract running from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2025, encompassing regions from British Overseas Territories to the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those familiar with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria favouring such entities. The direct procurement method implies minimal competition within the tender process, enhancing the prospects for smaller firms with niche expertise in LIMS upgrades and support. Given the widespread delivery addresses, companies with a robust logistical framework and international presence stand to benefit the most, presenting ample opportunities for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-104 Contract for LIMS system upgrade and support

Notice Description

Contract for LabWare LIMS Upgrade Assistance Services for upgrading the LIMS system to V8, including Documentation Services & Post Go-Live Support Services, and LIMS software licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d32d468a-e783-4f00-84a9-4811a590e442
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8cead9-6cab-472a-979b-cb9bc8a4886d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,594 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABWARE LIMITED (CEFAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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