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title: "Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)"
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# Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd1d698d-6c79-4fdd-8f5c-add8c292ac95

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London, UK. This contract falls under the Information Technology Services category and the procurement stage is marked as 'Award', having been published on 26 June 2026. The process employed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a tender period that ended on 27 February 2026. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an awarded contract value of £800,000. Delivery addresses include multiple locations such as the British Oversea Territories and within the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers specialising in laboratory management systems. Companies like STARLIMS UK Ltd, who have successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for business growth within this niche sector. The tender specifically encourages participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), thereby opening doors for businesses capable of delivering bespoke, efficient IT solutions in a competitive yet streamlined procurement environment. Ideal contenders for such opportunities are those with expertise in providing cutting-edge management systems, capable of meeting the complex requirements of governmental departments.

## Notice

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc05c44-73e4-49dd-ac86-520730a98211 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARLIMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 07:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc05c44-73e4-49dd-ac86-520730a98211

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc05c44-73e4-49dd-ac86-520730a98211
  26th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17ac00e5-fed3-4764-9791-d0fd7bc2d994
  C34389 - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)_Redacted

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