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title: "SampleManager LIMS Support and Maintenance Contract"
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# SampleManager LIMS Support and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cdc5b63-ce0e-47d6-a965-4ba6afcd3164

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "SampleManager LIMS Support and Maintenance Contract" issued by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at providing essential support for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) utilised by APHA for disease diagnosis and surveillance. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory services" industry category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically as a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 29 November 2021, while the contract period is set from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022. The total value of the contract is £170,107.64, and it addresses delivery within the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in the field of laboratory services and IT support, particularly those with expertise in maintaining information management systems or laboratory services. Businesses well-suited for competition may include those specialising in software support for laboratories, data management, and diagnostic testing services. Engaging in this contract can help establish long-term relationships within the public sector and enhance service delivery capabilities in critical areas of disease management and surveillance.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to provide continuity for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) which system is used extensively throughout APHA for recording date for the majority of disease diagnosis, surveillance, international trad, import/export testing and emergency response. For example testing undertaken includes TB, Salmonella, AI and Foot and Mouth

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e77f553-357a-4e08-9b95-ad41d91cba97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,107 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,107 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e77f553-357a-4e08-9b95-ad41d91cba97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e77f553-357a-4e08-9b95-ad41d91cba97
  18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3d7422b-e35e-4e73-8fb4-4bf429b8242b
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk

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