Published date: 3 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 March 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Clinical information system - 48814400

Location of contract

SP4 0JQ

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

tender_478849/1444162

Published date

3 February 2025

Closing date

5 March 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 May 2025

Contract end date

18 July 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Short-duration User Trials of current Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) capabilities available in the marketplace to inform future requirement.

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) works within UK defence and security. Dstl is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) providing expertise and delivering cutting-edge science and technology for the benefit of the nation and allies.

Dstl contains multiple capability areas within which laboratory experimentation and subsequent data analysis take place. These capability areas support the breadth of the Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA) research programme, support to Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) for MOD procurement, support to operations, and participation within international treaties.

Dstl is seeking a future procurement of a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) capability to provide increased assurance throughout the experimental data lifecycle, minimise the use of manual processes, and improve the management of laboratory experimentation and assets.
Project Approach

DSTL is utilising an 'Agile' project approach for this future procurement.

This specific approach to market is for 'Alpha'.

To participate in this competitive procurement, visit:

https://contracts.mod.uk

About the buyer

Address

G02, Bldg 5, DSTL Porton Down
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ
England

Email

cbrcommercial@dstl.gov.uk

Website

https://contracts.mod.uk