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title: "Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27"
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# Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9605e0f-f228-45ae-8741-74d08fb2ad8a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the UK Health Security Agency, involved awarding a contract for the "Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on license management software, with an estimated value of £206,431.11. The procurement stage is in the 'award' phase, having been completed and made active as of 1st October 2025. The selective procurement method was employed, with the procurement being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract duration spans from 29th September 2025 to 30th September 2027, and it is based in London, United Kingdom. The tender does not target SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in managing large-scale software licenses, particularly those with established frameworks and the ability to fulfil large contracts. Since the competitive process was conducted selectively, companies that are already part of the framework agreement have an added advantage. The successful bidder, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, highlights the importance for businesses to seek inclusion in such frameworks to bid effectively. This contract can lead to significant business growth, particularly for firms capable of delivering tailored software solutions and maintaining compliance with contractual obligations over an extended period.

## Notice

Thermofisher Sample Manager LIMS Licenses Porton Down Insights 25/27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5911c29-7c0e-4fb4-99cc-ad972083dca0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,431 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £206,431 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5911c29-7c0e-4fb4-99cc-ad972083dca0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5911c29-7c0e-4fb4-99cc-ad972083dca0
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28011611-43f0-438f-9d75-21d7d006079a
  Order Form _ UKHSA - Insight Direct (UK) Ltd _ Client Amended_Redacted

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