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Participation in an Innovative Partnership for Provision of Biobank Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Mar 2023 at 17:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to the University of Birmingham for their project titled "Participation in an Innovative Partnership for Provision of Biobank Services" in the research and development services industry. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a contract value of £64,564.02 in GBP. The contract period is set from April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2032, with the tender deadline on December 31, 2022. The provision involves managing and storing research tissue/blood samples at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses specialising in research and development services and related consultancy services. Companies proficient in sample transfer, storage, and ethics training are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence based in Lichfeld, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement stage. Businesses interested in providing biobank services and collaborating with research institutions should explore this contract for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Participation in an Innovative Partnership for Provision of Biobank Services

Notice Description

To secure receipt, process, storage, and release facilities for research tissue/blood in an existing biobank operated by the Human Biomaterials Resource Centre (HBRC) run by the University of Birmingham (UoB) and based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). REQUIREMENT The contractor will: a. Arrange sample transfer, receipt and processing from Aug 22 to Jul 29 b Provide storage for no more than 24 samples for a ten-year period c Deliver ethics training to any authority personnel using the biobank. d. Manage efficient release of required samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6172e7-c3e1-401e-b904-4eb4664c4871
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,564 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,564 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

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