--- title: "Supply & Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-03-09" --- # Supply & Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the supply and maintenance of its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) through an open procedure. This tender process is currently active and seeks services, specifically targeting general public services in the industry category. Businesses have until 6th April 2026 to submit their electronic proposals to support and maintain the current LIMS, which involves operations in Aberdeen and Pitlochry. The contracting authority, known as the Marine Directorate, offers this procurement opportunity to bidders who meet specific economic and technical criteria. The procurement is an electronic submission method, with the award period commencing on the deadline date. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems management and technical support services to expand their operations within the Scottish public sector. Particularly, organisations with expertise in laboratory systems and remote server access will find this contract attractive. To be competitive, bidders should demonstrate robust financial health, with specific yearly turnover requirements and strong technical capabilities. Businesses with experience in delivering similar services will be well-suited to compete, providing their quality management practices align with the minimum standards set forth by the Scottish Government. This process opens doors for growth in delivering critical services integral to the functioning of scientific divisions in key locations such as Aberdeen and Pitlochry. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). Marine Directorate 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551218 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 9 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | January 2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment - 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software ## Release History - 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551218 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551218 Supply & Maintenance for Laboratory Information Management System - The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders to support and maintain its existing laboratory information management system (LIMS). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=825920 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825920 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=825920 - 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. 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