---
title: "LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0552be"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0552be.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL"
published: "2025-07-01"
---

# LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552be

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LIMS Interface Annual Service Fee" contract, managed by NHS Blood and Transplant in Bristol, falls under the IT services category. The contract concerns the provision of IT support and system access to the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) interface through a secure sign-on connection. The procurement was conducted directly and below the threshold, thus not involving competition. The process is in the award stage, with a milestone signature due date of 9th July 2025. The contract period starts on 1st August 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2028, with an optional renewal for another 12 months. The services will be delivered in Bristol, United Kingdom, and involve a contractual amount of £74,592.00 excluding VAT.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. With the NHS Blood and Transplant operating under a central government classification, companies with experience in handling governmental IT projects and providing robust systems can leverage this contract for expansion. The procurement not only involves IT services but also ensures potential continuity with optional extensions, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to secure long-term engagements with public authorities.

## Notice

IT support and system access to LIMS system interface via a secure sign on connection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036567-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,592 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 16:48 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036567-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 08:42 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036293-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 14:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034794-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036567-2025
  1st July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036293-2025
  1st July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034794-2025
  24th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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