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title: "Research Data Storage Service"
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buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD"
published: "2019-04-08"
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# Research Data Storage Service

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ddf18d7-2226-480a-b39f-35ae52474841

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## Summary

The UK Biobank Ltd is seeking a provider for a Research Data Storage Service, aimed at enhancing the management and distribution of scientific data beyond standard storage solutions. This procurement falls under the industry category of data storage services, with a contract value of £1,674,037. The tender was awarded on 29 March 2019, with the contract period commencing on 22 March 2019 and concluding on 22 March 2021. The service is to be delivered in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced data storage and management solutions, particularly those capable of providing tailored managed services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from engaging in this open procurement process, given the requirements for innovative and efficient scientific data handling. Companies with expertise in high-capacity storage systems, data integrity maintenance, and custom infrastructure solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## 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/56b2d4c2-8e4f-409a-b760-71542c12a1ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,674,037 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,674,037 |
| 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 | EMBL ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b2d4c2-8e4f-409a-b760-71542c12a1ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56b2d4c2-8e4f-409a-b760-71542c12a1ba
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR156946
  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

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