Nw3213 - Rfid Scanning for Scientific Services Tender - 146807482

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Nw3213 - Rfid Scanning for Scientific Services

Deadline: 07 Sep 2026

Posting Date: 08 Aug 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146807482

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Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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72222300 - Information technology services

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Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) is seeking market engagement with suppliers capable of delivering an RFID-based sample tracking solution for use within its laboratory operations. The initial requirement is for a Proof of Concept (PoC) at one NWL laboratory site to assess the feasibility of replacing elements of the current barcode-based sample tracking process with RFID technology. The PoC will evaluate operational benefits, integration requirements and overall suitability before any decision is made regarding wider deployment across NWL's laboratory network. The anticipated scope includes: • Assessment of infrastructure and technology requirements to support RFID-based sample tracking. • Provision of RFID tags, RFID-enabled printing capability, fixed and handheld scanning devices, and supporting software. • Installation and configuration of PoC equipment at one laboratory. • Definition of integration requirements with NWL's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Thermo SampleManager. • Support for test scenarios covering sample receipt, transfer, tracking and traceability processes. • Production of recommendations for future implementation should the PoC demonstrate a viable business case. NWL currently envisages a future solution being capable of: • Printing RFID labels across multiple operational sites. • Integrating with Thermo SampleManager to maintain sample information and status updates. • Simultaneously scanning large volumes of sample bottles (target cap...

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