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DCert Lims Interface System Annual Service Fee

NHS Blood and Transplant

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31 Jul 2025 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DCert Lims Interface System Annual Service Fee" is orchestrated by NHS Blood and Transplant, a public body based in Bristol, UK. This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, is focused on goods and pertains to the secure sending of testing results. The procurement utilised a limited method, awarded without a prior call for competition, due to its unique supply conditions, specifically involving the only supplier capable of providing the necessary Labgnostic services for data transfer in virology labs. The award was completed on 24th July 2025, with X - LAB LIMITED, a supplier based in Leeds, securing the contract valued at £74,592 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software solutions pertinent to the health sector, particularly those with expertise in laboratory information management systems. Companies capable of delivering niche software services that support data transfer solutions between laboratories are especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As technological and digital transformations continue in medical settings, businesses focusing on innovative data management and interfacing solutions stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCert Lims Interface System Annual Service Fee

Notice Description

DCERT LIMS INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR LAB RESULTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dcert Lims interface system for sending secure testing results

Procurement Information

X-Lab is the only supplier which provides the Labgnostic service for the data transfer of test requests and test results between laboratories. Labgnostic is used by the majority of virology labs which NHSBT user for donor characterisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044838-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Postcode Area
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X - LAB LIMITED

Further Information

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