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Laboratory Communications system

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, UK, for the upgrade of their Laboratory Communications system. This procurement falls under the goods category of networking software packages. The process has reached the award stage as of 2nd July 2026. The contract was awarded to CliniSys Solutions Limited, based in Woking, UK, through a direct procurement method, specifically under a below-threshold arrangement without competition. The initial contract period commenced on 1st June 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in networking software and related technologies. Large-scale companies with expertise in healthcare communications systems would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements, given the scope and requirements outlined. Although the contract was awarded directly, businesses capable of providing competitive, innovative solutions under similar procurement methods should consider establishing relationships with health trusts and demonstrating their ability to deliver high-quality technology upgrades efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Communications system

Notice Description

Upgrade to the Laboratory Communications system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062417-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINISYS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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