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title: "Prior Information Notice - Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)"
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# Prior Information Notice - Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5920c3d-4b2f-4d72-b9ea-a7079f3bff99

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is conducting a selective procurement process for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to enhance sample handling management across its core facilities, including Molecular Biology, Histology, Advanced Imaging, and Mass Spectrometry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions on 17 March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 18 March 2017 and conclude by 31 March 2017. The procurement falls under the CPV category of software package and information systems, and it is located in Manchester, North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in laboratory management systems and data management services. Companies that develop industry-specific software, particularly in the medical or scientific sectors, would find the requirements aligned with their capabilities. The project involves training for approximately twenty users, making it an excellent opportunity for service providers to showcase their innovative solutions and support in implementing effective data handling systems.

## Notice

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise in the summer of 2017 for the provision of a software system that will facilitate management of sample handling in core facilities. The system will need to allow tracking of samples and workflows across four facilities (Molecular Biology Core Facility, Histology, Advanced Imaging and FACS, Mass Spectrometry). Twenty staff members in the core facilities will be users of the system requiring training. Each facility offers a variety of services in a related technical area, with between ten and twenty different workflows being used by each facility. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1062fd15-0392-4df4-bc0d-032d33f7a1df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1062fd15-0392-4df4-bc0d-032d33f7a1df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1062fd15-0392-4df4-bc0d-032d33f7a1df
  7th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

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