Tender

Biological Sample Processing, Genotyping, and Storage

OUR FUTURE HEALTH (AKESO&CO ACTING ON BEHALF OF)

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23 Aug 2021 at 09:05

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13 Aug 2021 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Our Future Health, represented by Akeso & Co, for a project titled "Biological Sample Processing, Genotyping, and Storage." This major undertaking falls within the "Research laboratory services" industry category and is located in multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including the South East, London, East Midlands, and others. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender currently active and set to close on 16 September 2021. The expected contract period will commence on 1 December 2021 and conclude on 31 December 2025, with a contract value of £212 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), capable of handling large-scale genetic research activities. Companies with expertise in biological sample processing, DNA extraction, and related analytical services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the scope includes processing blood samples from approximately 5 million participants and providing high-throughput genotype services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biological Sample Processing, Genotyping, and Storage

Notice Description

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-064e87ce-c6bd-4001-81f7-d57d31cac949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6da042-f359-4d54-adca-9f2a6ef4793b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OUR FUTURE HEALTH (AKESO&CO ACTING ON BEHALF OF)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 5JL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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