Renewal of the Laboratory Information System

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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15 Jun 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by North Bristol NHS Trust, involves the renewal of the Laboratory Information System being utilised in their Genetic Lab. This public procurement is categorised under the goods industry, specifically for medical information systems, and spans various regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, conducted below the threshold without competition, and is now at the award stage since 15th June 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £75,278.44, is set to commence from 15th June 2026 and conclude by 11th May 2027.

The renewal project creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical information systems. This tender particularly suits small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capability to deliver goods to multiple UK regions and possess expertise in laboratory software solutions. Business growth can be propelled through this engagement by aligning technological solutions that support the genetic laboratories' operational requirements, setting the stage for long-term partnerships and further procurement opportunities within the healthcare sector. STARLIMS UK LIMITED, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such specialised tenders.

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Notice Title

Renewal of the Laboratory Information System

Notice Description

Renewal of the laboratory information system being used in the Genetic Lab.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b51b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056239-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,732 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 11 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARLIMS

Further Information

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