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Research Data Storage Services

UK BIOBANK LTD

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Award

04 Apr 2019 at 13:26

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

10 Jan 2019 at 07:27

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Jan 2019 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biobank Ltd is seeking a provider for its Research Data Storage Services, which involve the receipt, storage, management, and distribution of scientific data. This procurement is classified under data storage services and is currently in the Award stage. The initial contract, valued at approximately £1,674,037, spans two years from March 29, 2019, to March 29, 2021, with potential extensions for up to 10 years. The tender was published on January 3, 2019, with a closing date for submissions on January 25, 2019. Services will be delivered in the North West region of England.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in managed data services and storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing enhanced data security and management capabilities. Given the long-term nature of this tender and the possibility of multiple awards, small and medium enterprises as well as larger firms with relevant experience in the research or healthcare data sector would find this tender particularly fitting for growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Data Storage Services

Notice Description

UK Biobank requires a provider that can offer a managed service to support the receipt, storage, management, and distribution of its scientific data; these requirements go beyond those for a conventional managed storage service or storage infrastructure provision. UK Biobank may, in its reasonable discretion, determine to award up to 2 contracts to the two highest scoring bidders. For the avoidance of doubt, the contracts will cover the same scope of supplies and services and will be on identical terms (save in relation to incorporating proposals around access arrangements to researchers) because UK Biobank may consider it advantageous to [ensure it has data stored in two places]. However, and for the avoidance of doubt, UK Biobank may determine in its reasonable discretion to award a contract to only one bidder. The initial contract term will be 2 years. However, UK Biobank intends this to be a long term research data storage solution, so the intention will be to extend this contract beyond this 2 year term, for further 2 year periods up to a total of 10 years. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ Additional information can be obtained from the tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ Additional information: The joining details of the Specification Clarification Webinar are: UK Biobank - Research Data Storage Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:00 - 17:00 GMT Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/849597277 Join the conference call: UK Local Call Dial-In Number: 08444934865 Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 08006948053 Std International Dial-in number: +44 (0) 207 8970111 Conference code: 2455415992 You will be able to ask questions during the webinar via the 'chat' function on the webinar, and all questions asked will be circulated to all potential bidders who have registered their interest after the Webinar.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045eae23-a21f-4624-aa24-072686ef3213
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

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,674,037 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2021 2-3 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBL ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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