Tender

Laboratory IT Systems

UK BIOBANK LTD

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Ltd is initiating a procurement process for the design and implementation of new laboratory IT systems to support the next phase of its laboratory operations. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure. The tender, titled "Laboratory IT Systems" and classified under the industry-specific software package category (CPV 48100000), has a budget of £8,000,000. The project is set to be carried out in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5 March 2025 and the start of the contract on 24 October 2025, with completion by 24 October 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory IT systems, particularly those capable of contributing to large-scale biomedical data management and research. Entities ranging from SMEs to larger software development firms with expertise in the biomedical field will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The project also opens avenues for business growth due to the high profile and extensive reach of UK Biobank’s research activities. Businesses providing advanced IT solutions that can integrate with complex biomedical databases are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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-faf46075-5706-41d9-852c-c301e2331aa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb5fefd-a49a-4a87-9c20-31729563541e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2030 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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