---
title: "APEX System Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778755"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000778755.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2024-09-24"
---

# APEX System Renewal

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778755

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## Summary

NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, has concluded the procurement process for the "APEX System Renewal" project. This initiative is classified under the health industry category and entails maintenance and hardware for the existing laboratory system at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by technical reasons pertaining to the unique expertise of the current supplier, SoftwareONE UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £51,132, was signed on 24th September 2024, with the award officially listed on the same date.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in healthcare IT solutions and maintenance services. Companies that have previously worked with NHS or other public health organisations would find such direct award projects attractive due to the specialised knowledge required. While this particular agreement favours SoftwareONE UK Ltd due to their existing involvement and technical proficiency with the APEX system, firms with innovative, highly technical solutions may secure future contracts with similar requirements if they can demonstrate comparable expertise and capabilities.

## Notice

Maintenance and Hardware for existing laboratory system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to existing supplier who built and maintain the system currently in use.

### Procurement Information

Award to supplier that built and currently maintains the system in place as no other supplier will have the same knowledge and expertise to carry out the work required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514798 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,132 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| 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 | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWAREONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514798

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514798
  APEX System Renewal - Maintenance and Hardware for existing laboratory system

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778755

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