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title: "Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5543ee57-b641-4c81-8f89-5c231ac3c767"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-03-15"
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# Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Buyer: ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5543ee57-b641-4c81-8f89-5c231ac3c767

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## Summary

The Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)." The Trust is located in Cambridge, England, with a specific focus on evaluating options to replace their existing Laboratory Information System. An engagement end date has been set for 31st March 2022, providing potential suppliers a timeline to propose ideas and solutions that can help in this information-gathering exercise before a formal request for funding is made.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a leading NHS Trust. Companies specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those with experience in laboratory information management solutions, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this preliminary engagement process, businesses can influence the future direction of the system acquisition and position themselves favourably for potential upcoming tenders or contracts.

## Notice

Royal Papworth Hospital are considering their options regarding the replacement of their Laboratory Information System. The Trust is currently using the WinPath option from Clinysys and would like to seek ideas from the market for potential replacements. This is an information gathering exercise at this moment in time ahead of a request for funding to be submitted to the Trust. Any potential providers need to ensure that they are willing to engage in this process and help to advise the Trust on options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48728881-e7bb-4ff9-b8b5-135de3976c00 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL PAPWORTH HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 13:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48728881-e7bb-4ff9-b8b5-135de3976c00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48728881-e7bb-4ff9-b8b5-135de3976c00
  15th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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