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Manchester Telepath LIMS Annual Support

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Manchester Telepath LIMS Annual Support" has reached the award stage, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting through the UK Health Security Agency. This contract involves the provision of instruments for the transfer of data to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) via bespoke interfaces, with DH OPCO UK LTD supplying the LIMS interface support. Classified under the "Public authority - central government" category, the procurement process was conducted through a direct award due to intellectual property rights, designating DH OPCO UK LTD as the sole supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, providing services primarily in London, United Kingdom, within the clinical information system and software support services industry category. The total gross value of the award is £145,585.15.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in clinical information systems and software support services, especially those with expertise in instrument data transfer and bespoke interface design. Large-scale businesses that can offer specialised technical solutions will find a conducive environment to leverage their capabilities given the direct procurement method and the distinct requirement for technical expertise. These opportunities are further highlighted by the LIMS interface support requirements, thereby attracting businesses with experience in managing complex health data systems. Firms located in or with networks in the UK region, specifically Leeds and London, are in a prime position for collaboration and successful participation in similar upcoming procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manchester Telepath LIMS Annual Support

Notice Description

The provision of instruments to transfer data to Laboratory Information Management system via bespoke interfaces and DH OPCO Ltd (Dedalus) provides the LIMS interface support.

Procurement Information

IPR Sole supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06748a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027664-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DH OPCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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