--- title: "Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-02-24" --- # Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender for the "Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System," aimed at enhancing their existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). The procurement, valued at £90,000, falls within the services category and is located in Edinburgh, with deliverables to the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The open procedure is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 11 March 2022. This contract, if awarded, will be effective from 1 April 2022 through 31 March 2026, with the possibility for an optional extension in early 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in laboratory information management systems. Enterprises that can demonstrate relevant technical expertise and hold sufficient insurance coverage will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Bidders are expected to have a minimum yearly turnover of £180,000 and experience in delivering similar services. This project not only allows for direct engagement in public sector procurement but also offers a platform for businesses to establish long-term relationships with the Scottish Government and contribute to the efficiency of public service delivery. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tender to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). Marine Scotland 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tender to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). Marine Scotland 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. Renewal: 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 is an optional period for extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441689 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 24 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Tender may be issued in February 2026. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services - 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441689 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441689&idx=1 24th February 2022 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441689&idx=2 24th February 2022 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441689 Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System - The Scottish Ministers invites tender to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). Marine Scotland 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=684567 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=684567 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684567. 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