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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Laboratory Information Management System"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Laboratory Information Management System

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a52d1e12-b392-49bc-ac3c-c06408d46d86

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) has completed the tender process for the supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, and support of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) tailored for pathology services at its Lighthouse Laboratory located in Alderley Park, North West England. The procurement, classified under medical information systems, followed an open procedure and was published on 4th February 2021, with tenders closing on 20th February 2021. The total contract value is approximately £2,329,500, with the contract period starting from 15th April 2021 and running until 31st December 2024, with possible extensions. The initiative is part of MDC's efforts towards enhancing collaborative R&D and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and healthcare sectors, specialising in software development and support services related to medical information systems. By participating in this tender, suppliers can contribute to advancements in healthcare technology while tapping into the growing demand for efficient laboratory management systems driven by the requirements of ISO15189. Businesses with expertise in LIMS implementation and support, along with those capable of meeting tailored specifications, will be ideally positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is a national facility for collaborative R&D exploring and developing new approaches to the discovery and proof of well targeted medicines, diagnostics and biomarkers. Funded by Innovate UK, an agency of the UK government, MDC are an independent not-for-profit company bringing together a fragmented UK sector of industry, academia, charities, technologists, services, finance companies, SMEs and start-ups who together can turn good science into new, high value products. By sharing problems, rare expertise and assets we support the growth of this new community through a time of radical business and national change. The UK Lighthouse Laboratories were established across the UK in a matter of weeks to dramatically increase the number of coronavirus tests that can take place each day to support the national effort against the coronavirus pandemic. The new Lighthouse Laboratories have been constructed through a partnership with the Department of Health, Medicines Discovery Catapult, UK Biocentre and the University of Glasgow. Their development is closely supported by both the NHS and Public Health England. Medicines Discovery Catapult is leading the Lighthouse Lab located in new dedicated labs at Bruntwood SciTech's Alderley Park. More information on the UK Lighthouse Lab Network is available here: https://www.lighthouselabs.org.uk/ This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by MDC for The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Support of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for Pathology services at the Lighthouse Laboratory Services at Alderley Park. The LIMS must be able to process a range of sample types (for details see the Specification Appendix 2) and meet the requirements of ISO15189. It is envisaged that the Contract and implementation will commence in March 2021. However, this date may be subject to slippage. It is envisaged that the contract will run until 31st December 2021, but due to the uncertainty of the Lighthouse Lab network the Contract may be terminated before this date. MDC have the option to extend this contract for a further three (3), one (1) year periods. Tender Submissions shall be based on the Suppliers terms and conditions which must be submitted as part of Your tender submission. The Suppliers terms and conditions are subject to the approval and acceptance of MDC. Failure of MDC and the Supplier to agree suitable terms and conditions will result in the Suppliers disqualification from the tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775d8ea9-e4a0-4e64-8037-1505eaa0e0c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,329,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,329,500 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48814000 - Medical information systems

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775d8ea9-e4a0-4e64-8037-1505eaa0e0c7
- 4 Feb 2021 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bd510f-97d9-4d01-bfc2-ce84274704ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775d8ea9-e4a0-4e64-8037-1505eaa0e0c7
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bd510f-97d9-4d01-bfc2-ce84274704ff
  4th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.lighthouselabs.org.uk/

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