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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b69a278-f846-4fc0-8a3d-4b1c7b05e32e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a procurement process for the supply of a laboratory management IT system, which aims to enhance the management of biological services facilities across its organisation. This project falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically focusing on industry-specific software. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 28 March 2018, and the contract starting from 26 April 2018, running for seven years until 25 April 2025. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and has recently been awarded with a total contract value of £321,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, laboratory management systems, or compliance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the project is suited for organisations of varying scales. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in similar IT systems and those prepared to engage in a long-term contract are well positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## 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/edd16cab-3a84-458d-af43-993934f9dd1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2018 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £321,900 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A-TUNE SOFTWARE |

## 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

- 5 Dec 2018 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd16cab-3a84-458d-af43-993934f9dd1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd16cab-3a84-458d-af43-993934f9dd1a
  5th December 2018 - Awarded contract 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

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