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Laboratory IT Systems

UK BIOBANK LTD

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05 Nov 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Ltd is inviting participants for the design and implementation of new Laboratory IT Systems through a selective procurement method utilising a negotiated procedure. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category and is located in North West, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 5th November 2025, with IBM United Kingdom Limited being the awarded supplier, holding an active contract from 4th November 2025 to 30th December 2032. The initial tender period ended on 5th March 2025, and the project's financial backing, amounting to £8,000,000, has been ensured by UKRI and acknowledged by HM Treasury.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses within the software development sector, particularly those capable of delivering complex IT systems tailored to the biomedical research industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria specified, providing a platform for expansion through collaboration with high-profile clients such as UK Biobank. Companies specialising in biomedical database management systems and industry-specific software solutions stand to gain significantly, facilitating growth and increased visibility within the UK’s thriving research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory IT Systems

Notice Description

By publishing this Contract Notice, UK Biobank ("UKB") is inviting requests to participate in its procurement for the design and implementation of new laboratory IT systems (the "Systems") to support the next phase of UKB's laboratory operations.UKB is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants.UKB's database, which includes blood samples, heart and brain scans and genetic data of the 500,000 volunteer participants, is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that is in the public interest.Funding to support purchase of the Systems has been budgeted by UKRI, and announced by both UKRI, and HM Treasury.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5299a3a-2905-493d-9953-5b2638e552c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff5ed54-14a9-4b1b-8ff2-8f7702f0ddc0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,938,026 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2032 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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