ID 3836678 DAERA - Information Systems for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2023 at 09:29

Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract titled "ID 3836678 DAERA - Information Systems for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND)" in the IT services category. The procurement involved a competitive procedure with negotiation and a contract value of £29,000,000. The procurement stage was completed on 13th March 2023, and the contract is currently active. The buying organisation is based in BELFAST, United Kingdom. The tender aimed to procure a public Cloud Hosted Laboratory Information Management System for DAERA, with potential extension options up to 7 years.

This contract presents business opportunities for suppliers in the IT services industry, particularly those experienced in providing Cloud Hosted Laboratory Information Management Systems. Businesses with capabilities in software development, IT consulting, and Internet support would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in similar categories. Prospective suppliers should note the potential for contract extensions and the importance of delivering high-quality services to maintain contract performance standards. The contract awarded to THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. showcases the potential for successful business growth through public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

ID 3836678 DAERA - Information Systems for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND)

Notice Description

This procurement is for a public Cloud Hosted, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for DAERA. This project will replace aging and disparate laboratory IT systems with a single, modern, joined up LIMS in 10 key laboratory areas. The solution will replace existing LIMS in 8 laboratory areas and provide new LIMS in a further 2 laboratory areas. The implementation period is to last no longer than 4 years. Implementation will involve a phased rollout of approximately 2 lab areas every 6 months. Prioritisation of rollout will be agreed with the Authority based on impact several factors, including business as usual and availability of laboratory areas. Implementation will include assisting in business transformation and design, training and the migration of minimum required LIMS data in an organised and secure manner for successful 'day 1' business operation. This includes ensuring the safety, accuracy (e.g. avoiding rounding) and integrity of the migrated data, formulating a migration plan and carrying out the migration in collaboration with the Authority. The Supplier may be required to assist the Authority to cleanse the data as part of the migration exercise. A Laboratory Science Data Enterprise solution will be developed in-house and is not covered by the scope of this project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for a public Cloud Hosted, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for DAERA. This project will replace aging and disparate laboratory IT systems with a single, modern, joined up LIMS in 10 key laboratory areas. The solution will replace existing LIMS in 8 laboratory areas and provide new LIMS in a further 2 laboratory areas. The implementation period is to last no longer than 4 years. Implementation will involve a phased rollout of approximately 2 lab areas every 6 months. Prioritisation of rollout will be agreed with the Authority based on impact several factors, including business as usual and availability of laboratory areas. Implementation will include assisting in business transformation and design, training and the migration of minimum required LIMS data in an organised and secure manner for successful 'day 1' business operation. This includes ensuring the safety, accuracy (e.g. avoiding rounding) and integrity of the migrated data, formulating a migration plan and carrying out the migration in collaboration with the Authority. The Supplier may be required to assist the Authority to cleanse the data as part of the migration exercise. A Laboratory Science Data Enterprise solution will be developed in-house and is not covered by the scope of this project.

Options: The contract will have an option to extend subject to the terms of the contract and the performance of the successful Economic Operator for 3 years followed by a further 2 optional extension periods of up to 2 years each i.e. 3+2+2.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend (subject to the terms of the contract and the performance of the successful Economic Operator) for 3 years followed by a further 2 optional extension periods of up to 2 years each i.e. 3+2+2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008765-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Additional Buyers

The Department Of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.

Further Information

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