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title: "CEFAS23-104 Contract for LIMS system upgrade and support"
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# CEFAS23-104 Contract for LIMS system upgrade and support

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d32d468a-e783-4f00-84a9-4811a590e442

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, UK, initiated the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS23-104 Contract for LIMS system upgrade and support." This contract focuses on upgrading LabWare LIMS to version 8, including documentation and post go-live support services along with LIMS software licenses. Classified under the 'Software support services' category, the procurement employed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the award publication on 2nd August 2024, with the contract running from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2025, encompassing regions from British Overseas Territories to the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those familiar with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria favouring such entities. The direct procurement method implies minimal competition within the tender process, enhancing the prospects for smaller firms with niche expertise in LIMS upgrades and support. Given the widespread delivery addresses, companies with a robust logistical framework and international presence stand to benefit the most, presenting ample opportunities for business growth and expansion.

## Notice

Contract for LabWare LIMS Upgrade Assistance Services for upgrading the LIMS system to V8, including Documentation Services & Post Go-Live Support Services, and LIMS software licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8cead9-6cab-472a-979b-cb9bc8a4886d |
| 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 | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,594 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABWARE LIMITED (CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8cead9-6cab-472a-979b-cb9bc8a4886d
- 26 Sep 2023 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7d3b04-7b35-46c5-ab4d-8b255e4974ef
- 18 Jul 2023 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22bc462-30c0-4f6f-8158-89d96b756437

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8cead9-6cab-472a-979b-cb9bc8a4886d
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7d3b04-7b35-46c5-ab4d-8b255e4974ef
  26th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22bc462-30c0-4f6f-8158-89d96b756437
  18th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c20e4fd-3dc9-4380-9ec9-9e481dfd645a
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5d69d81-5b44-4638-9d52-1a1d12b78afd
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/490a0011-c9f7-4e41-bec7-d8a9d728f67b
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v2

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