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title: "C16351 - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)"
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# C16351 - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08715300-4dfc-40f1-bff2-5e32c8b5cf47

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the Support and Maintenance of their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to Phoenix Software. The contract, valued at £245,822.46, was awarded following a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th March 2023. The contract is active from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, providing opportunities for business growth in the information technology software maintenance sector, particularly for organisations with expertise in LIMS systems.

The procurement process was initiated by the National Laboratory Service seeking support for their LIMS system, based on StarLIMS software. The contract was awarded on 28th March 2023 through DEFRA in Bristol, England. This award presents a chance for IT service providers specialising in information technology software maintenance to engage with public sector projects and expand their client base. Businesses with experience in delivering similar solutions and services are well-suited to compete for future opportunities within this industry category.

## Notice

The National Laboratory Service (NLS), part of Monitoring Labs, required Support and Maintenance of their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The LIMS system is based on a specialist software called StarLIMS. StarLIMS v11.7 is the enterprise solution for running all aspects of the National Laboratory Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaacc11-3788-4cca-b44d-5ba28289a51c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,822 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,822 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaacc11-3788-4cca-b44d-5ba28289a51c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaacc11-3788-4cca-b44d-5ba28289a51c
  25th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02091a49-5564-455e-b6f2-59b5521e4b89
  C16351 - LIMS RM6068 TePAS Schedule 6 - Order Form - Redacted

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