--- title: "Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-06-23" --- # Support and Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a public procurement process to secure support and maintenance for its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), specifically the LabWare system in use. This initiative is categorised under general public services and is located in Edinburgh, with the LIMS services being accessed remotely by users in Aberdeen and Pitlochry. The tender period concluded on 7th April 2022, after which the award decision was made, leading to the signing of the contract on 23rd May 2022, valued at £97,344. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those in software support and maintenance, as well as those with experience in laboratory management systems. Suppliers with a proven track record in providing IT solutions to government agencies or similar organisations would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, as the winning company, LabWare, exemplifies successful bidding in this exercise, other companies can take insights from their approach and consider their own capabilities in aligning with the procurement requirements, thus paving the way for future public sector contracts. ## 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=JUN452064 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 May 2022 | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | January 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £97,344 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LABWARE | ## 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 - 23 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452064 - 23 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444180 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444180&idx=2 23rd March 2022 - Schedule 14 - terms and conditions for provision of services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444180&idx=1 23rd March 2022 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444180 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452064 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - 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-r6ebe6-0000687861. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000687861.json.