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title: "Replacement Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Replacement Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29498224-8b70-4357-81f1-18f67707a957

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a Replacement Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), classified under information systems (CPV 48810000). The tender, initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, had a deadline for submission on 15th December 2021. The contract, valued at £5,494,790, commenced on 27th December 2021 and will last until 26th December 2031, with delivery addresses located in Darlington, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology and software development sectors, particularly those focusing on laboratory management systems and health informatics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions in this space may find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially given the trust's engagement with local suppliers. The established contract with Cerner Limited indicates a robust opportunity for future collaborations or upgrades in associated technology services.

## Notice

The Trust pathology team in conjunction with the IM&T directorate are looking to procure a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810bb71a-1296-40d4-b675-50ce3fb73918 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2021 - 26 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,494,790 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,494,790 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 19:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810bb71a-1296-40d4-b675-50ce3fb73918

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810bb71a-1296-40d4-b675-50ce3fb73918
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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