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title: "BSOL Laboratory Information Management System"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# BSOL Laboratory Information Management System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b06ccb-724a-488c-af8c-e5cc8edb258b

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## Summary

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) titled "BSOL Laboratory Information Management System." This procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology services, specifically focusing on strategic review and planning services. Located in the West Midlands, the procurement process aims to implement a comprehensive pathology network-wide LIMS solution. Interested suppliers must engage with the process by 17:00 on Tuesday, 8th September 2026, which is the engagement end date. Currently, no further stages like Tender or Award have been reached, and the process is outlined to support the BSOL Pathology Network Strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, project management, and strategic review. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a chance to contribute to a critical upgrade in the healthcare system's infrastructure. The strategic implementation of a LIMS solution will enhance future service transformation, providing an ideal opportunity for businesses in the technology and consultancy sectors to showcase their capabilities and expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

BSOL is seeking to procure and implement a single, modern, Pathology network-wide LIMS solution that will support the delivery of its BSOL Pathology Network Strategy and provide a platform for future service transformation. Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond by completing and attaching the following via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 17:00 on Tuesday 8th September 2026: 1. BSOL LIMS PME Market Engagement Questionnaire 2. Annex 1 - BSOL LIMS PME Feedback on Requirements 3. Annex 2 - BSOL LIMS PME Indicative Cost Schedule

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9a79a8-d03d-4393-adca-7038b6c0fc69 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 13:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9a79a8-d03d-4393-adca-7038b6c0fc69
- 28 Jul 2026 at 13:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2921014a-a1bc-4d31-8b36-dd2ae4d7669a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9a79a8-d03d-4393-adca-7038b6c0fc69
  28th July 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2921014a-a1bc-4d31-8b36-dd2ae4d7669a
  28th July 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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