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Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive

UK BIOBANK LTD

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22 Mar 2024 at 17:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biobank Ltd has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a new automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive. The contract, valued at GBP 27,301,466, involves the safe preservation and scientific exploitation of a priceless collection of 17 million biological samples. The contract period spans from March 20, 2024, to March 20, 2029, and the tender period ended on October 16, 2023. The buying organization is UK Biobank Ltd, located in Stockport, England. This procurement falls under the "Industrial freezers" category.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in industrial freezers and scientific storage solutions, to compete for a contract with UK Biobank Ltd. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in supplying automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive equipment can explore this open procedure tender for potential growth and collaboration within the biomedical research industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive

Notice Description

UK Biobank (UKB) is a registered UK charity and is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UKB is responsible for the safe preservation, and scientific exploitation, of a priceless collection of 17 million biological samples. Around 11 million are stored at -80 degC and accessible for approved use by academic and industry researchers. Samples include plasma, serum, buffy coat, extracted DNA, urine and saliva. UKB's next phase of development will be characterised by increasing demand for biological samples, and a number of new, large-scale, sample collections. This Contract Award Notice relates to a contract for the provision of a new automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive (the Archive) with sufficientcapacity to accommodate 20 million samples (with expansion to 30 million samples if required by UKB during the contract) and associated support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a47d313d-7bd5-4e8a-b478-6ff6e113c331
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b7d59a-1333-4306-86eb-dea53fad694d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711124 - Industrial freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,301,466 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,301,466 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2024 - 20 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BIOBANK LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1614755386

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

HAMILTON STORAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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