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LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

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24 Jun 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation in Bristol has completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee." This procurement focuses on IT services related to support and system access for a LIMS system interface, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The process, conducted without competition due to being below threshold, culminated in the award stage, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2028, with an optional extension up to 31st July 2029. The award notice was published on 24th June 2025, and the next milestone, the future signature date, was scheduled for 9th July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and support systems. Companies with capabilities in providing secure sign-on solutions for system interfaces could leverage this contract for growth. As a central government public authority, NHS Blood and Transplant's selection of a direct and non-competitive method highlights the potential for businesses already experienced in dealing with governmental entities to explore similar opportunities. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain exposure in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee

Notice Description

IT support and system access to LIMS system interface via a secure sign on connection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034793-2025
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
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,592 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL
Contact Name
Purchasing at NHSBT
Contact Email
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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