Planning

LIMS contract

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage and involves a selective procurement method intended for awarding contracts under a framework. The process is centred around a contract for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to replace or renew existing systems, with a focus on utilising the LPP Clinical Digital Health Solutions framework, specifically the Pathology System Solutions sub-lot. This opportunity is marked under the Goods category and falls within the industry classifications of software packages, medical information systems, and IT services, amongst others. The region of implementation is the United Kingdom, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2038.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, or digital health solutions, particularly those with expertise in medical information systems and laboratory information management. Given the significant contract value of £6,000,000 gross (£5,000,000 net), the opportunity is fitting for firms capable of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions within the outlined framework. Contractors with a successful track record in similar public sector engagements, and those equipped to support the transition and integration of digital health solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in this selective process.

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Notice Title

LIMS contract

Notice Description

Labratory Information System replacement / renewal. Likely to use the LPP Clinical Digital Health Solutions (CHDS) framework, Pathology System Solutions sub-lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048039-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48814000 - Medical information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Further Information

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