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LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee" contract, managed by NHS Blood and Transplant in Bristol, falls under the IT services category. The contract concerns the provision of IT support and system access to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) interface through a secure sign-on connection. The procurement was conducted directly and below the threshold, thus not involving competition. The process is in the award stage, with a milestone signature due date of 9th July 2025. The contract period starts on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2028, with an optional renewal for another 12 months. The services will be delivered in Bristol, United Kingdom, and involve a contractual amount of £74,592.00 excluding VAT.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. With the NHS Blood and Transplant operating under a central government classification, companies with experience in handling governmental IT projects and providing robust systems can leverage this contract for expansion. The procurement not only involves IT services but also ensures potential continuity with optional extensions, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to secure long-term engagements with public authorities.

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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-0552be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036567-2025
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
1 Jul 20257 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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