Tender

Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive

UK BIOBANK LTD

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Tender

14 Sep 2023 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biobank Ltd has issued a tender for an "Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive" to support the safe preservation and scientific exploitation of 17 million biological samples. The procurement includes the provision of a new archive with capacity for 20 million samples, expandable to 30 million, with associated support services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 16th October 2023 and contract period starting from 8th January 2024 to 7th January 2029. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender opportunity from UK Biobank Ltd presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial freezers and related support services. Companies in the United Kingdom, specifically in the North West region, may be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs with capabilities in managing large-scale biological samples and ultra-low temperature storage solutions are encouraged to consider bidding for this procurement to support UK Biobank's research and development initiatives.

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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 Notice relates to the provision of a new automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive (the Archive) with sufficient capacity 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-ade20d51-df09-46db-8943-a81ab0e7148b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dbab77-be2c-4290-ae58-9e70c99e8cc9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2029 Over 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
UK BIOBANK LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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