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title: "Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive"
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buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD"
published: "2023-09-14"
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# Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ade20d51-df09-46db-8943-a81ab0e7148b

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## Summary

The UK Biobank Ltd has issued a tender for an "Automated Large-Scale Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Sample Archive" to support the safe preservation and scientific exploitation of 17 million biological samples. The procurement includes the provision of a new archive with capacity for 20 million samples, expandable to 30 million, with associated support services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 16th October 2023 and contract period starting from 8th January 2024 to 7th January 2029. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender opportunity from UK Biobank Ltd presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial freezers and related support services. Companies in the United Kingdom, specifically in the North West region, may be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs with capabilities in managing large-scale biological samples and ultra-low temperature storage solutions are encouraged to consider bidding for this procurement to support UK Biobank's research and development initiatives.

## 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 Notice relates to the provision of a new automated large-scale ultra-low temperature biological sample archive (the Archive) with sufficient capacity 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/52dbab77-be2c-4290-ae58-9e70c99e8cc9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 39711124 - Industrial freezers

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dbab77-be2c-4290-ae58-9e70c99e8cc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dbab77-be2c-4290-ae58-9e70c99e8cc9
  14th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP167047
  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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