--- title: "Whole Genome Sequencing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD" published: "2018-05-11" --- # Whole Genome Sequencing Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a531839-e50c-41c4-b024-e1515d055fba.json) ## Summary The UK Biobank Ltd is seeking bids for its tender titled "Whole Genome Sequencing" aimed at providing Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services. This procurement falls under the medical analysis services category and is located in the North West of England. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a total value of £30 million allocated for a vanguard phase aimed to be completed by the end of 2019. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2018, and the awarded contract period began on 30 March 2018 and will run until 31 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, inviting all eligible suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in genomic sequencing and related ancillary services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality medical analysis. Companies that specialise in biotechnology, genetic research, or those offering advanced laboratory services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of the UK Biobank, a prominent national health resource committed to improving disease prevention and treatment, adds further credibility and potential for collaboration in a high-impact health initiative. ## Notice UK Biobank requires a sequencing provider that can offer Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services that meet the requirements outlined in this specification. The key parameters for any bidder are as follows: * There is up to PS30m funding available for a vanguard phase of whole genome sequencing; * The scope of the tender is for sequencing (and certain named ancillary) services only; * The sequencing for this vanguard phase should ideally be completed by the end of 2019 (see section 1.2.1 for preferred timetable). Additional information: UK Biobank is issuing this tender to invite Bids to conduct a vanguard phase of whole genome sequencing. The principal purpose of this vanguard phase is to inform and develop the protocols and processes for the whole genome sequencing of all UK Biobank's 500,000 participants which is expected to take place (subject to confirmation of funding) and complete in the next five years. UK Biobank is a major national health resource, and a registered charity in its own right, with the aim of improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious and life-threatening illnesses - including cancer, heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, eye disorders, depression and forms of dementia. UK Biobank recruited 500,000 people aged between 40-69 years in 2006-2010 from across the country to take part in this project. They have undergone measures, provided blood, urine and saliva samples for future analysis, given detailed information about themselves and agreed to have their health followed. Over many years this is building into a powerful resource to help scientists discover why some people develop particular diseases and others do not. We have uploaded to the portal a revised version of the tender documents today 5/2/18. We have had to make minor amendments to the tender documents originally uploaded on 26/1/18. The changes - in wording of the specification in sections 1.4 and 4, which is reflected in the response questions, and to the weightings - are highlighted in the ITT which can be found attached to this notice . Please ensure you use the revised version of the ITT dated 5.2.18 when preparing your tender response. It should be noted that the timetable for tender returns remains unchanged. We apologise for having to make changes, and if you have any questions following this please contact us using the details in the tender pack ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e532d89-e9e4-4264-9046-3662a0398fec | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £27,400,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GENOME RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 11 May 2018 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e532d89-e9e4-4264-9046-3662a0398fec - 8 Feb 2018 at 08:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a077113-beda-4302-801f-6711208400a2 - 5 Feb 2018 at 12:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a077113-beda-4302-801f-6711208400a2 - 26 Jan 2018 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a077113-beda-4302-801f-6711208400a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e532d89-e9e4-4264-9046-3662a0398fec 11th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a077113-beda-4302-801f-6711208400a2 8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23d3bd58-d093-4f26-b20e-0b2bb896fd86 UK Biobank WGS ITT Volume 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e16b4b2-8a59-4d92-86fc-5f3d268184ea UK Biobank WGS ITT Volume 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50969298-d795-4518-8be0-9d9274eb094e UK Biobank WGS Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd936d9d-dc10-49c2-87e7-26ab01672539 UK Biobank WGS Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f78e2c8b-3c28-4bd4-b6a1-d408664c01b5 UK Biobank WGS Expression of Interest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2ae4dad-f40b-47e3-81b3-0d7ebb6ec71d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00b89136-1a2b-4d6f-ba14-2bf4cfe648bc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/655ee755-c041-4427-a38f-65c1152fbf4f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d22f5168-af84-492d-ae58-93fbb801a58c If you would like to request samples for 'Proof of Concept' sequencing on your technology platforms, we have extended the deadline for sample requests to 4pm (UK time) Friday 9th February. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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