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Whole Genome Sequencing Vanguard Informatics

UK BIOBANK LTD

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04 Apr 2019 at 13:28

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Tender

28 Jan 2019 at 09:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biobank Ltd has initiated a procurement process for the "Whole Genome Sequencing Vanguard Informatics" project, which falls under the data-processing services category. This tender aims to establish a supplier for large-scale informatics services to manage and prepare genomic data for up to 44,800 genomes, ensuring it meets research readiness standards. The tender period closed on 26th February 2019, and the contract is set to run from 29th March 2019 to 29th March 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, compliant with above-threshold requirements.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in informatics and genomic data processing, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale projects. As UK Biobank seeks a partner capable of adapting to evolving industry standards and requirements, companies with a strong background in genomic research data services and a capacity for innovation in informatics solutions are particularly suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can lead to further collaborations within the research community, enhancing business growth in a rapidly expanding field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whole Genome Sequencing Vanguard Informatics

Notice Description

UK Biobank is issuing this tender to invite Bids to supply large-scale, specialist Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Vanguard Informatics, for provision of services for core informatics, sample QA/QC and batch reporting, and cohort QA/QC and processing of data to make them research ready, for up to 44,800 genomes. UK Biobank is seeking to put in place specialist informatics for the Whole Genome Sequencing vanguard phase, by which the sequencing data generated can be appropriately: - received, reviewed for data and meta-data quality and integrity, and accepted; - processed to derive sample-level outputs that will maximise utility to the research community; and - integrated and quality-controlled at the cohort-level to prepare a research-ready dataset (for example, appropriate for genome-wide association analysis or rare-variant burden testing using common tools). The successful supplier will receive sequencing output, process these data based on the requirements outlined within this technical specification, and provide deliverable data back to UK Biobank. UK Biobank has tendered separately for Research Data Storage Services to provide long-term storage, access and distribution of these data to the research community and this is outside the scope of services requested here. The successful supplier must have experience of, and capacity to, supporting projects that involved Informatics services at scale. During the course of service delivery, industry developments and advice from UK Biobank's WGS Expert Working Group may suggest changes to the file formats used and/or aspects of the pipeline configuration (both minor and major versions changes and/or alternative or additional pipelines). The successful supplier will need to be able to accommodate any such changes (and which would be agreed and implemented through the project's change control process). Additional information: The full tender documents can be downloaded from www.mytenders.co.uk. Completed bids must be submitted though the www.mytenders.co.uk portal. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=214265. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=214642. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e26d5c-6ecd-4980-86f8-b294c6bac753
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,134,368 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2020 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEVEN BRIDGES GENOMICS

Further Information

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