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title: "Supply & Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664e1"
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# Supply & Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664e1

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders through the Marine Directorate for the supply and maintenance of its laboratory information management system (LIMS) currently hosted on a remote server in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the industry category of maintenance of information technology software and covers services provided to Aberdeen and Pitlochry. As part of the open procedure, businesses can submit electronic responses until 6th April 2026. The contract is expected to run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with the procurement currently in the tender stage. The procurement exercise aims to ensure the continuous support and enhancement of the Marine Directorate’s existing LIMS with a set budget of £120,000 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the information technology services sector, particularly those specialising in IT software maintenance and support. Companies with a proven track record of delivering similar services, possessing adequate staffing resources and technical capabilities, and demonstrating robust quality and environmental management measures will be well-suited to compete. A solid financial standing, including a specific yearly turnover of at least £100,000 GBP for the past two years, is required. This contract could serve as a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers capable of meeting the Scottish Government’s stringent criteria and capitalising on the scheduled maintenance and support of key IT infrastructure in public services.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). Marine Directorate currently use Labware LIMS v7. We currently hold 25 licences for the system. The LIMS system is hosted on a remote server in Edinburgh and accessed remotely by users in our Science Division in Aberdeen and Pitlochry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020704-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | January 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020704-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
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