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title: "Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive"
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# Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a47d313d-7bd5-4e8a-b478-6ff6e113c331

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## Summary

The UK Biobank Ltd has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a new automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive. The contract, valued at GBP 27,301,466, involves the safe preservation and scientific exploitation of a priceless collection of 17 million biological samples. The contract period spans from March 20, 2024, to March 20, 2029, and the tender period ended on October 16, 2023. The buying organization is UK Biobank Ltd, located in Stockport, England. This procurement falls under the "Industrial freezers" category.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in industrial freezers and scientific storage solutions, to compete for a contract with UK Biobank Ltd. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in supplying automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive equipment can explore this open procedure tender for potential growth and collaboration within the biomedical research industry.

## Notice

UK Biobank (UKB) is a registered UK charity and is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants. UKB is responsible for the safe preservation, and scientific exploitation, of a priceless collection of 17 million biological samples. Around 11 million are stored at -80 degC and accessible for approved use by academic and industry researchers. Samples include plasma, serum, buffy coat, extracted DNA, urine and saliva. UKB's next phase of development will be characterised by increasing demand for biological samples, and a number of new, large-scale, sample collections. This Contract Award Notice relates to a contract for the provision of a new automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive (the Archive) with sufficientcapacity to accommodate 20 million samples (with expansion to 30 million samples if required by UKB during the contract) and associated support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b7d59a-1333-4306-86eb-dea53fad694d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 20 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,301,466 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,301,466 |
| 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 | HAMILTON STORAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711124 - Industrial freezers

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2024 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b7d59a-1333-4306-86eb-dea53fad694d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48b7d59a-1333-4306-86eb-dea53fad694d
  22nd March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR167925
  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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