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title: "Biological Sample Processing, Genotyping, and Storage"
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buyer: "OUR FUTURE HEALTH (AKESO&CO ACTING ON BEHALF OF)"
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# Biological Sample Processing, Genotyping, and Storage

Buyer: OUR FUTURE HEALTH (AKESO&CO ACTING ON BEHALF OF)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-064e87ce-c6bd-4001-81f7-d57d31cac949

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Our Future Health, represented by Akeso & Co, for a project titled "Biological Sample Processing, Genotyping, and Storage." This major undertaking falls within the "Research laboratory services" industry category and is located in multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including the South East, London, East Midlands, and others. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender currently active and set to close on 16 September 2021. The expected contract period will commence on 1 December 2021 and conclude on 31 December 2025, with a contract value of £212 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), capable of handling large-scale genetic research activities. Companies with expertise in biological sample processing, DNA extraction, and related analytical services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the scope includes processing blood samples from approximately 5 million participants and providing high-throughput genotype services.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6da042-f359-4d54-adca-9f2a6ef4793b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OUR FUTURE HEALTH (AKESO&CO ACTING ON BEHALF OF) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 09:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6da042-f359-4d54-adca-9f2a6ef4793b
- 13 Aug 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6da042-f359-4d54-adca-9f2a6ef4793b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6da042-f359-4d54-adca-9f2a6ef4793b
  23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Research-laboratory-services./67M68523U5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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