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title: "Supply of a laboratory management IT system"
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# Supply of a laboratory management IT system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e47c609-0441-4416-8438-ece7c6c9c53a

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently seeking tenders for the supply of a laboratory management IT system, an initiative aimed at enhancing the management of biological services facilities. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically within the industries of compliance software, laboratory services, and research laboratory services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 28 March 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 26 April 2018 and will run until 25 April 2025, with delivery required in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender follows an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents an excellent prospect for businesses specialising in software development and IT systems, particularly those focusing on laboratory and compliance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their unique capabilities can drive innovation in laboratory management. Firms with expertise in financial management systems or those that can develop tailored solutions for laboratory environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The project will provide an institution-wide laboratory management IT system for designated Home Office biological services facilities. The system will manage breeding, husbandry, health and HO records/reporting and training records and will improve the accuracy of financial management for biological services facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f753046-db91-44af-8e9e-e2da5f9aaea9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2018 - 25 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2018 at 23:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f753046-db91-44af-8e9e-e2da5f9aaea9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f753046-db91-44af-8e9e-e2da5f9aaea9
  23rd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23279&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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