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Renewal of the STARLIMS in Bristol Genetic Lab - 2025

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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19 Mar 2025 at 15:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Bristol NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the renewal of the STARLIMS in the Bristol Genetic Lab for the year 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services, specifically focusing on services. The procurement was carried out directly, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to STARLIMS UK Limited. The contract period is from 20th March 2025 to 19th March 2026, with an award value of £43,560 (gross). This process is currently in the award stage with the milestone of future signature scheduled for 19th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies offering systems and technical consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing advanced laboratory information management systems. Large businesses like STARLIMS UK Limited, which have a broad expertise in laboratory informatics, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. By securing contracts with prominent healthcare institutions like North Bristol NHS Trust, businesses can enhance their market credibility and expand their service footprint within the public sector. The direct procurement method emphasises the importance of maintaining strong client relationships and a reputable market presence to succeed in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of the STARLIMS in Bristol Genetic Lab - 2025

Notice Description

30 days of STARLIMS Per-Diem Off Site Consulting Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010196-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARLIMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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