Support and Maintenance of StarLIMS Laboratory Information Management System for DEFRA
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) · Awarded contract
AwardedSupport and Maintenance of StarLIMS Laboratory Information Management System for DEFRA
Awarded 31 Mar 2023
Ended 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expired 30 Mar 2026
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) awarded a contract to Phoenix Software for support and maintenance of the National Laboratory Service's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
The LIMS is based on StarLIMS v11.7, an enterprise solution used to run all aspects of the National Laboratory Service.
The contract value was AUD 245,822.46.
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