--- title: "ID 3836678 DAERA - Information Systems for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2023-03-27" --- # ID 3836678 DAERA - Information Systems for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND) Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee1c.json) ## Summary The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract titled "ID 3836678 DAERA - Information Systems for Laboratories in AFBI, NIEA and DAERA (ISLAND)" in the IT services category. The procurement involved a competitive procedure with negotiation and a contract value of £29,000,000. The procurement stage was completed on 13th March 2023, and the contract is currently active. The buying organisation is based in BELFAST, United Kingdom. The tender aimed to procure a public Cloud Hosted Laboratory Information Management System for DAERA, with potential extension options up to 7 years. This contract presents business opportunities for suppliers in the IT services industry, particularly those experienced in providing Cloud Hosted Laboratory Information Management Systems. Businesses with capabilities in software development, IT consulting, and Internet support would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in similar categories. Prospective suppliers should note the potential for contract extensions and the importance of delivering high-quality services to maintain contract performance standards. The contract awarded to THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. showcases the potential for successful business growth through public procurement opportunities. ## 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/008765-2023 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Mar 2023 | | 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 | £29,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 27 Mar 2023 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008765-2023 - 20 Oct 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026287-2021 ## 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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