Product development and Licencing Annual Support

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, involves an award and contract for services related to product development and licensing annual support. This direct procurement process is categorised under software support services and is conducted below the threshold without competition. The concluded award stage took place on 11th June 2026, with key responsibilities including the implementation of a new LIMS interface, annual support, and maintenance. The project is located within the United Kingdom, covering a period from 28th May 2026 to 28th June 2027, with a gross contract value of £12,630 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare technology and software support services. Companies with expertise in product development and licensing, particularly those adept at handling laboratory information management systems (LIMS), could greatly benefit from this contract. Given the direct procurement method, Roche Diagnostics Limited has already been awarded this active contract, underlining the potential for large-scale companies to secure ongoing partnerships with public healthcare institutions. Businesses aiming to expand in the healthcare IT services sector should focus on building capabilities that align with these key service areas to be well-suited for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Product development and Licencing Annual Support

Notice Description

Product Development Analyser Interface License: 1 x new LIMS interface Implementation Costs Annual Support & Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,525 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS

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