--- title: "Research Data Storage Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD" published: "2019-04-04" --- # Research Data Storage Services Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e129427e-e606-4968-b094-0b9ae1ab6eb4.json) ## Summary The UK Biobank Ltd is seeking a provider for its Research Data Storage Services, which involve the receipt, storage, management, and distribution of scientific data. This procurement is classified under data storage services and is currently in the Award stage. The initial contract, valued at approximately £1,674,037, spans two years from March 29, 2019, to March 29, 2021, with potential extensions for up to 10 years. The tender was published on January 3, 2019, with a closing date for submissions on January 25, 2019. Services will be delivered in the North West region of England. This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in managed data services and storage solutions, particularly those capable of providing enhanced data security and management capabilities. Given the long-term nature of this tender and the possibility of multiple awards, small and medium enterprises as well as larger firms with relevant experience in the research or healthcare data sector would find this tender particularly fitting for growth and partnership opportunities. ## 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. UK Biobank may, in its reasonable discretion, determine to award up to 2 contracts to the two highest scoring bidders. For the avoidance of doubt, the contracts will cover the same scope of supplies and services and will be on identical terms (save in relation to incorporating proposals around access arrangements to researchers) because UK Biobank may consider it advantageous to [ensure it has data stored in two places]. However, and for the avoidance of doubt, UK Biobank may determine in its reasonable discretion to award a contract to only one bidder. The initial contract term will be 2 years. However, UK Biobank intends this to be a long term research data storage solution, so the intention will be to extend this contract beyond this 2 year term, for further 2 year periods up to a total of 10 years. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ Additional information can be obtained from the tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ Additional information: The joining details of the Specification Clarification Webinar are: UK Biobank - Research Data Storage Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:00 - 17:00 GMT Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/849597277 Join the conference call: UK Local Call Dial-In Number: 08444934865 Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 08006948053 Std International Dial-in number: +44 (0) 207 8970111 Conference code: 2455415992 You will be able to ask questions during the webinar via the 'chat' function on the webinar, and all questions asked will be circulated to all potential bidders who have registered their interest after the Webinar. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045eae23-a21f-4624-aa24-072686ef3213 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 - 4 Apr 2019 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045eae23-a21f-4624-aa24-072686ef3213 - 10 Jan 2019 at 07:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ec84e-867e-4948-9297-afc2e3f43a55 - 3 Jan 2019 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ec84e-867e-4948-9297-afc2e3f43a55 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045eae23-a21f-4624-aa24-072686ef3213 4th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ec84e-867e-4948-9297-afc2e3f43a55 10th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk - https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/849597277 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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