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title: "Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)"
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# Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c108a4-401b-4204-9e12-47bee790f5c1

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## Summary

The MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED is seeking suppliers for an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) within the Software package and information systems category. The procurement stage is currently active, open for the submission of bids until 17th July 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st September 2023 and end on 31st August 2026. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a contract value of £150,000. The procurement opportunity is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and information systems industry would find this tender particularly suitable for growth opportunities. Businesses providing innovative technology solutions for research data documentation and management could benefit from competing in this tender. Aspiring suppliers interested in collaborative projects with scientific institutions can leverage this opportunity to showcase their offerings. Ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice standards and enhancing lab productivity are key aspects of this tender for suppliers aiming to provide efficient and secure data management solutions.

## Notice

Research data is the primary deliverable of the MDC and it is essential to have an evident and secure way of its documentation. The data will be used to advance internal capability-build and external fee-for-service research projects from a diverse set of scientific technologies, including Mass Spectrometry, Imaging, In-vivo Imaging, Complex Cells, Biomarker and Target Engagement & Validation studies. Consistent with MDC's vision of collaborative working, the platform must enable seamless data sharing for internal and external projects with scientists and institutions. The software's main task is to document research data and to provide evidence of Good Laboratory Practice as well as improving lab productivity and efficiency, by keeping track of data associated with samples, experiments, laboratory workflows, and instruments. MDC now requires a robust LIMS with full traceability to ensure that quality is maintained and to readily demonstrate the integrity of work involving clinical samples. The opportunity is available on Proactis, please ensure you have registered as a supplier in order to be involved https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17cdccd-726a-4ae2-a87d-d777d4dbb9c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17cdccd-726a-4ae2-a87d-d777d4dbb9c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17cdccd-726a-4ae2-a87d-d777d4dbb9c8
  16th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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