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title: "Research Data Storage Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD"
published: "2018-12-21"
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# Research Data Storage Service

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33521171-91ce-4992-becc-79b5bd0d112a

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## Summary

The UK Biobank Ltd is currently inviting tenders for a managed service under the title "Research Data Storage Service". This opportunity falls under the data storage services category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 25 January 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 22 March 2019 and will run until 22 March 2021. The open procurement method is being utilised, allowing any interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data management and storage solutions. Companies with expertise in providing managed services, particularly those experienced in handling scientific or sensitive data, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement not only allows firms to expand their portfolio but also enhances their credibility by partnering with an established entity like UK Biobank Ltd, which plays a crucial role in health research and data analysis.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1095f28f-6421-43dc-9197-16773c1fd12d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UK BIOBANK LTD |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK3 0SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Davenport & Cale Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1095f28f-6421-43dc-9197-16773c1fd12d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1095f28f-6421-43dc-9197-16773c1fd12d
  21st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC156200
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk

## Provenance

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