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title: "Software for LIMS Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d740b57-c9d8-44cc-8912-4f6e023077c4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Software for LIMS Upgrade

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d740b57-c9d8-44cc-8912-4f6e023077c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the project titled "Software for LIMS Upgrade," which falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement stage is marked as awarded, with the contract having been published on 3rd July 2019. The contract was awarded on 15th January 2019, with the contract period starting on 16th January 2019 and concluding on 15th January 2020. The total contract value is £4,895.15, and the procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. Companies that specialise in software development for laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or similar technology service providers would find this opportunity particularly fitting. Engaging with public contracts like this can significantly enhance business growth and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Software for LIMS Upgrade Additional information: "Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c563fde-e277-4629-a949-3075abf238b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2019 - 15 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,895 |
| 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 | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2019 at 06:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c563fde-e277-4629-a949-3075abf238b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c563fde-e277-4629-a949-3075abf238b7
  3rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44f01b48-7c55-4150-a4f4-3e393a89fe3d
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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