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title: "Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS]"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634556"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-06-30"
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# Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS]

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634556

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) for the establishment of a single supplier framework aimed at replacing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) across all NHS Health Boards in Scotland. This initiative is part of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and is classified under the health industry. The procurement is in the award stage, with a total contract value of £40 million. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 14th December 2020. The procurement method utilised is a competitive procedure with negotiation, which may be beneficial for suppliers who can demonstrate capable qualifications.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, implementation, and maintenance services within the health sector. Companies with capabilities in delivering modern LIMS, especially those experienced with health data management, will find this framework particularly suitable as it encompasses a long-term contract with NHS Health Boards for up to ten years, allowing ample scope for sustainable business growth and partnerships within the public health sphere in Scotland.

## Notice

NHS National Services Scotland is establishing a single supplier framework on behalf of all NHS Health Boards in Scotland for the replacement of their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The implementation of a common, modern LIMS is required to help realise the aims of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and also to be a key enabler for the National Laboratories Programme to deliver NHS Scotland's strategic aim for clinical laboratory services in the form of a Distributed Service Model (DSM). The intention is that the new LIMS will meet the requirements of all core laboratory disciplines (Blood Sciences including Blood Transfusion, Cellular Pathology, and Microbiology) including Genetics. This procurement facilitates the Programme in delivering standardisation of processes, workflow and coding, to enable multidisciplinary multi Board team working, to facilitate accurate, quicker, easier and timely sharing of laboratory data across Scotland, and to ensure that no matter where health care is delivered in Scotland, patients will have equitable access to efficient, effective, sustainable and affordable laboratory services. The services will include the software, development, implementation, training, support and maintenance of the software. It may also include the hosting of the system and software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement by NSS will provide LIMS services to the specification of a consortium of 11 NHS Health Boards and will provide a window of 5 years for all NHS Health Boards to replace their current LIMS services. It is the intention of each NHS Health Board to enter into a ten-year call off contracts (plus 2 * 36 month extension options) pursuant to which LIMS and related services will be delivered. The contract will deliver services to entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 as amended, Integration Joint Boards established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014 and any local authorities established pursuant to the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

Options: A genetics system may be provided under this framework agreement. Hosting of the services may be provided under individual call off contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453010 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,000,000 |
| Lots value | £216,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITADEL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
- 48814400 - Clinical information system
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212180 - Medical software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453010
- 12 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399715

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399715&idx=3
  17th November 2020 - NSS LIMS FA ESPD scoring instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399715&idx=1
  17th November 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399715&idx=2
  17th November 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399715
  Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS] - NHS National Services Scotland is establishing a single supplier framework on behalf of all NHS Health Boards in Scotland for the replacement of their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The implementation of a common, modern LIMS is required to help realise the aims of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and also to be a key enabler for the National Laboratories Programme to deliver NHS Scotland's strategic aim for clinical laboratory services in the form of a Distributed Service Model (DSM). The intention is that the new LIMS will meet the requirements of all core laboratory disciplines (Blood Sciences including Blood Transfusion, Cellular Pathology, and Microbiology) including Genetics. This procurement facilitates the Programme in delivering standardisation of processes, workflow and coding, to enable multidisciplinary multi Board team working, to facilitate accurate, quicker, easier and timely sharing of laboratory data across Scotland, and to ensure that no matter where health care is delivered in Scotland, patients will have equitable access to efficient, effective, sustainable and affordable laboratory services. The services will include the software, development, implementation, training, support and maintenance of the software. It may also include the hosting of the system and software.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453010
  Laboratory Information Management System [LIMS] - NHS National Services Scotland is establishing a single supplier framework on behalf of all NHS Health Boards in Scotland for the replacement of their Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The implementation of a common, modern LIMS is required to help realise the aims of NHS Scotland's digital strategies and also to be a key enabler for the National Laboratories Programme to deliver NHS Scotland's strategic aim for clinical laboratory services in the form of a Distributed Service Model (DSM). The intention is that the new LIMS will meet the requirements of all core laboratory disciplines (Blood Sciences including Blood Transfusion, Cellular Pathology, and Microbiology) including Genetics. This procurement facilitates the Programme in delivering standardisation of processes, workflow and coding, to enable multidisciplinary multi Board team working, to facilitate accurate, quicker, easier and timely sharing of laboratory data across Scotland, and to ensure that no matter where health care is delivered in Scotland, patients will have equitable access to efficient, effective, sustainable and affordable laboratory services. The services will include the software, development, implementation, training, support and maintenance of the software. It may also include the hosting of the system and software.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634556
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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