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title: "Instrument Manager LIMS Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-898d9209-e82a-4105-b2be-9e73170f1b9d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# Instrument Manager LIMS Software

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-898d9209-e82a-4105-b2be-9e73170f1b9d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of Instrument Manager LIMS Software, essential for tracking products and instruments in compliance with MRHA and other accreditations. Classified under License management software development services (CPV code 72212218), this contract is specified to occur in Colchester, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category. It has reached the award stage as of 1 October 2024, with a contract period commencing on the same date and ending on 30 September 2029. The procurement was conducted using a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold, and the total contract value is GBP 382,911.6.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering sophisticated license management solutions. While the contract was not specifically earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for enterprises in the tech sector that can deliver complex, compliance-oriented software systems. Companies with experience in healthcare software solutions and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements will be well-positioned to compete successfully in future, similar tenders.

## Notice

Instrument Manager is a crucial system associated to a LIMS and without it - products/instruments could not be tracked in accordance with MRHA and (other accreditation)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458cd651-9665-47e5-973f-5714e3066391 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £382,911 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £382,911 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATA INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212218 - License management software development services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458cd651-9665-47e5-973f-5714e3066391

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458cd651-9665-47e5-973f-5714e3066391
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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