--- title: "Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - PIN" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE" published: "2017-12-19" --- # Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - PIN Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512.json) ## Summary NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This planned procurement notice, dated 19th December 2017, aims to gather information about market capabilities and potential solutions to inform future decisions. A questionnaire has been provided for suppliers to submit their feedback, with a closing date for responses set for 26th January 2018. The authority is located at the Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0SF, UK, and operates within the health industry sector. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health informatics and technology solutions, particularly those experienced in laboratory management systems. Companies that can provide innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions would be well-positioned to participate in the potential future tendering process. Engaging with this preliminary phase will allow businesses to align their offerings with the specific needs of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, thereby enhancing their chances of success in subsequent procurement opportunities. ## Notice NHS National Services Scotland is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Diagnostics Directorate. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. Further information is provided in the Questionnaire document attached to this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS National Services Scotland is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Diagnostics Directorate. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement process. It is not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. The results of this exercise will be used to inform NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde's decision making process in respect of the implementation of a clinical solution and may or may not result in a future tendering exercise. Further information is provided in the Questionnaire document attached to this notice.. A questionnaire has been uploaded to this notice to allow suppliers to respond to which will provide NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with information from the market to better inform their procurement decisions. Closing date for questionnaire responses is Friday 26th January 2018. Please respond as per instructions in the document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304899 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0SF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Dennistoun | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## 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 - 19 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304899 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304899&idx=6 19th January 2018 - annex - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304899&idx=5 19th January 2018 - framework - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304899&idx=4 19th January 2018 - policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304899&idx=3 10th January 2018 - policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304899&idx=2 10th January 2018 - policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304899&idx=1 21st December 2017 - Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304899 Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - PIN - NHS National Services Scotland is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Diagnostics Directorate. The objective of this exercise is to obtain up-to-date information and feedback from the market in order to: - understand market capabilities and solutions in relation to the functionality required; and - provide NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde with indicative costs associated with the implementation and ongoing support of a suitable solution The information to be provided will help us better understand the market and consider the way forward. Views and suggestions will not be disclosed to third parties or used for any other purpose. Further information is provided in the Questionnaire document attached to this notice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=523512 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000523512 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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