Award

Whole Genome Sequencing

UK BIOBANK LTD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2018 at 08:24

TenderAmendment

08 Feb 2018 at 08:29

TenderAmendment

05 Feb 2018 at 12:23

Tender

26 Jan 2018 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biobank Ltd is seeking bids for its tender titled "Whole Genome Sequencing" aimed at providing Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services. This procurement falls under the medical analysis services category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a total value of £30 million allocated for a vanguard phase aimed to be completed by the end of 2019. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2018, and the awarded contract period began on 30 March 2018 and will run until 31 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, inviting all eligible suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in genomic sequencing and related ancillary services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality medical analysis. Companies that specialise in biotechnology, genetic research, or those offering advanced laboratory services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of the UK Biobank, a prominent national health resource committed to improving disease prevention and treatment, adds further credibility and potential for collaboration in a high-impact health initiative.

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Notice Title

Whole Genome Sequencing

Notice Description

UK Biobank requires a sequencing provider that can offer Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services that meet the requirements outlined in this specification. The key parameters for any bidder are as follows: * There is up to PS30m funding available for a vanguard phase of whole genome sequencing; * The scope of the tender is for sequencing (and certain named ancillary) services only; * The sequencing for this vanguard phase should ideally be completed by the end of 2019 (see section 1.2.1 for preferred timetable). Additional information: UK Biobank is issuing this tender to invite Bids to conduct a vanguard phase of whole genome sequencing. The principal purpose of this vanguard phase is to inform and develop the protocols and processes for the whole genome sequencing of all UK Biobank's 500,000 participants which is expected to take place (subject to confirmation of funding) and complete in the next five years. UK Biobank is a major national health resource, and a registered charity in its own right, with the aim of improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses - including cancer, heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, eye disorders, depression and forms of dementia. UK Biobank recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the country to take part in this project. They have undergone measures, provided blood, urine and saliva samples for future analysis, given detailed information about themselves and agreed to have their health followed. Over many years this is building into a powerful resource to help scientists discover why some people develop particular diseases and others do not. We have uploaded to the portal a revised version of the tender documents today 5/2/18. We have had to make minor amendments to the tender documents originally uploaded on 26/1/18. The changes - in wording of the specification in sections 1.4 and 4, which is reflected in the response questions, and to the weightings - are highlighted in the ITT which can be found attached to this notice . Please ensure you use the revised version of the ITT dated 5.2.18 when preparing your tender response. It should be noted that the timetable for tender returns remains unchanged. We apologise for having to make changes, and if you have any questions following this please contact us using the details in the tender pack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e532d89-e9e4-4264-9046-3662a0398fec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BIOBANK LTD
Contact Name
Andrea Howard
Contact Email
tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 475 5386

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENOME RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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