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title: "SampleManager LIMS Support and Maintenance"
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# SampleManager LIMS Support and Maintenance

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8cc1534-1cce-468b-ad1d-bf0fafb6e22b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for "SampleManager LIMS Support and Maintenance" to ThermoFisher Scientific. The procurement falls under the IT software development services category and was conducted using a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period runs from 25th November 2022 to 30th November 2022, with a contract value of £557,645.72. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with the tender period ending on 21st November 2022. For further information, contact Leigh Johnston at DEFRA via email at network.procurement@defra.gov.uk or by telephone on 03459 33 55 77.

This award by DEFRA presents a business growth opportunity for companies providing IT software development and information technology services, particularly those capable of offering support and maintenance for laboratory information management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation in this contract, which may enhance their business profile and revenue streams. ThermoFisher Scientific has been selected as the supplier for this contract, showcasing successful participation in public procurement processes. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should monitor DEFRA's future tender activities for potential collaborations and growth prospects.

## Notice

SampleManager LIMS Support and Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39e7907-3114-433d-8d44-67e3801beab5 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £557,645 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39e7907-3114-433d-8d44-67e3801beab5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f39e7907-3114-433d-8d44-67e3801beab5
  1st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf453b29-b985-4a17-a446-50707675eef7
  Rider_7_APHA_fully_signed_ Redacted

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