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title: "South Midlands Pathology - LIMS Solution Contract"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST"
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# South Midlands Pathology - LIMS Solution Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ae2f

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, acting on behalf of the South Midlands Pathology Network, is seeking to award a contract for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution. This active procurement process falls under the goods main procurement category and has a total value of £20,000,000. The tender is in the selective stage, being conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The submission deadline for this tender is on 4th April 2023, with an invitation date for the second stage set for 1st May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, and related disciplines to partner with the South Midlands Pathology Network. Companies experienced in providing LIMS solutions and hosting services are well-suited to compete. Interested parties must register on the HTE Bravo portal and adhere to the submission instructions outlined in the tender documentation. The contract period will be for 3600 days, with a potential renewal of up to 7 years upon negotiation with the successful tenderer.

## Notice

UHCW are seeking to award a contract on behalf of; South Midlands Pathology Network (Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services - Hosted by UHCW (including George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust), Wye Valley NHS Trust & Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust) ("SMP") for the provision of a Laboratory Information Management System ("LIMS"). The scope of this contract includes the provision of a Laboratory Information Management System ("LIMS"), including installation, configuration and hosting (cloud or on-premises), across the SMP Network covering the core disciplines and sub-disciplines - e.g. Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Pathology, Virology, Anatomical Surgical Training Centre, Tissue Bank, Phlebotomy, Serology, Cytology, Post-Mortem and Point of Care - which can be grouped under locally definable headings e.g. Blood Sciences. Due to the scale of this contract, SMP would be looking to form a partnership with the winning Bidder with an emphasis on innovation and a forward look for the Network as a whole.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UHCW are seeking to award a contract on behalf of; South Midlands Pathology Network (Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services - Hosted by UHCW (including George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust), Wye Valley NHS Trust & Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust) ("SMP") for the provision of a Laboratory Information Management System ("LIMS"). The scope of this contract includes the provision of a Laboratory Information Management System ("LIMS"), including installation, configuration and hosting (cloud or on-premises), across the SMP Network covering the core disciplines and sub-disciplines - e.g. Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Pathology, Virology, Anatomical Surgical Training Centre, Tissue Bank, Phlebotomy, Serology, Cytology, Post-Mortem and Point of Care - which can be grouped under locally definable headings e.g. Blood Sciences. Due to the scale of this contract, SMP would be looking to form a partnership with the winning Bidder with an emphasis on innovation and a forward look for the Network as a whole.

Renewal: For up to a further 7 years with the contract periods to be agreed between the Contracting Authority and the Successful Tenderer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006371-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; WYE VALLEY NHS TRUST |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV2 2DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2023 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006371-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk
- http://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register

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