--- title: "ID 3058959 DAERA - Information System for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2021-10-12" --- # ID 3058959 DAERA - Information System for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND) Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d1.json) ## Summary The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is initiating a procurement process for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) titled "ID 3058959 DAERA - Information System for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND)". This procurement falls within the IT services category and is located in Belfast, UK. Currently, the tender process is in the 'active' stage, with an estimated contract value of £24 million. The tender's implementation period is set to last a maximum of four years, during which a phased rollout of capabilities is planned every six months, starting from the tender's awarding date. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals by the set deadline. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software development, particularly those experienced in implementing cloud-based solutions and laboratory management systems. Companies with capabilities in data migration, business transformation, and training will find this project particularly suitable, as the contract requires the successful supplier to support DAERA in modernising their laboratory operations. Moreover, the potential to extend the contract and the phased nature of the rollout present additional avenues for ongoing business engagement and growth in the public sector. ## Notice This procurement is for a public Cloud Hosted, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for DAERA. This project will replace aging and disparate laboratory IT systems with a single, modern, joined up LIMS in 10 key laboratory areas. The solution will replace existing LIMS in 8 laboratory areas and provide new LIMS in a further 2 laboratory areas. The implementation period is to last no longer than 4 years. Implementation will involve a phased rollout of approximately 2 lab areas every 6 months. Prioritisation of rollout will be agreed with the Authority based on impact several factors, including business as usual and availability of laboratory areas. Implementation will include assisting in business transformation and design, training and the migration of minimum required LIMS data in an organised and secure manner for successful 'day 1' business operation. This includes ensuring the safety, accuracy (e.g. avoiding rounding) and integrity of the migrated data, formulating a migration plan and carrying out the migration in collaboration with the Authority. The Supplier may be required to assist the Authority to cleanse the data as part of the migration exercise. A Laboratory Science Data Enterprise solution will be developed in-house and is not covered by the scope of this project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement is for a public Cloud Hosted, Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for DAERA. This project will replace aging and disparate laboratory IT systems with a single, modern, joined up LIMS in 10 key laboratory areas. The solution will replace existing LIMS in 8 laboratory areas and provide new LIMS in a further 2 laboratory areas. The implementation period is to last no longer than 4 years. Implementation will involve a phased rollout of approximately 2 lab areas every 6 months. Prioritisation of rollout will be agreed with the Authority based on impact several factors, including business as usual and availability of laboratory areas. Implementation will include assisting in business transformation and design, training and the migration of minimum required LIMS data in an organised and secure manner for successful 'day 1' business operation. This includes ensuring the safety, accuracy (e.g. avoiding rounding) and integrity of the migrated data, formulating a migration plan and carrying out the migration in collaboration with the Authority. The Supplier may be required to assist the Authority to cleanse the data as part of the migration exercise. A Laboratory Science Data Enterprise solution will be developed in-house and is not covered by the scope of this project. Options: The contract will have an option to extend subject to the terms of the contract and the performance of the successful Economic Operator for 3 years followed by a further 2 optional extension periods of up to 2 years each i.e. 3+2+2 Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend (subject to the terms of the contract and the performance of the successful Economic Operator) for 3 years followed by a further 2 optional extension periods of up to 2 years each i.e. 3+2+2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025506-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | Lots value | £24,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT4 3SB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Stormont | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Oct 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025506-2021 - 6 Aug 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019042-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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