Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham on behalf of
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 1NU
Contact
Abdul Alim
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UHB LIMS Automation Testing Tool - Market Engagement
Reference number
PROC.08.0748
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute and specialist services to over 2.2 million people. UHB operates across four main sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Solihull Hospital, as well as several remote sites.
UHB employs over 25,000 staff members, and we are committed to investing in their development, health, and well-being.
UHB IT Services manages a large infrastructure of computing and networking resources that underpin business-critical applications across all hospital sites.
UHB is seeking information from potential suppliers for an Automation Tool
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UHB are in the process of introducing a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) across multiple sites. A LIMS, automate workflows, integrate instruments, and manage samples and associated information.
We are currently in the process of mapping and creating thousands of workflows in the new LIMS system.
We are looking for an automation tool to aid us in testing these workflows after they have been created in the new LIMS. This tool is for the laboratory staff to use.
Please see the requirements and briefing note and feedback on requirements documents for full requirements.
Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 12:00 on Tuesday 26th November 2024.
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two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No