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Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a public procurement process to secure support and maintenance for its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), specifically the LabWare system in use. This initiative is categorised under general public services and is located in Edinburgh, with the LIMS services being accessed remotely by users in Aberdeen and Pitlochry. The tender period concluded on 7th April 2022, after which the award decision was made, leading to the signing of the contract on 23rd May 2022, valued at £97,344. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those in software support and maintenance, as well as those with experience in laboratory management systems. Suppliers with a proven track record in providing IT solutions to government agencies or similar organisations would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, as the winning company, LabWare, exemplifies successful bidding in this exercise, other companies can take insights from their approach and consider their own capabilities in aligning with the procurement requirements, thus paving the way for future public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tender to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). Marine Scotland currently use Labware LIMS v7. We currently hold 25 licences for the system. The LIMS system is hosted on a remote server in Edinburgh and accessed remotely by users in our Science Division in Aberdeen and Pitlochry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tender to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). Marine Scotland currently use Labware LIMS v7. We currently hold 25 licences for the system. The LIMS system is hosted on a remote server in Edinburgh and accessed remotely by users in our Science Division in Aberdeen and Pitlochry.

Renewal: 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 is an optional period for extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452064
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,344 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
January 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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