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title: "Laboratory IT Systems"
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buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD"
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# Laboratory IT Systems

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5299a3a-2905-493d-9953-5b2638e552c5

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## Summary

UK Biobank Ltd is inviting participants for the design and implementation of new Laboratory IT Systems through a selective procurement method utilising a negotiated procedure. This procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category and is located in North West, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 5th November 2025, with IBM United Kingdom Limited being the awarded supplier, holding an active contract from 4th November 2025 to 30th December 2032. The initial tender period ended on 5th March 2025, and the project's financial backing, amounting to £8,000,000, has been ensured by UKRI and acknowledged by HM Treasury.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses within the software development sector, particularly those capable of delivering complex IT systems tailored to the biomedical research industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria specified, providing a platform for expansion through collaboration with high-profile clients such as UK Biobank. Companies specialising in biomedical database management systems and industry-specific software solutions stand to gain significantly, facilitating growth and increased visibility within the UK’s thriving research sector.

## Notice

By publishing this Contract Notice, UK Biobank ("UKB") is inviting requests to participate in its procurement for the design and implementation of new laboratory IT systems (the "Systems") to support the next phase of UKB's laboratory operations.UKB is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million UK participants.UKB's database, which includes blood samples, heart and brain scans and genetic data of the 500,000 volunteer participants, is globally accessible to approved researchers who are undertaking health-related research that is in the public interest.Funding to support purchase of the Systems has been budgeted by UKRI, and announced by both UKRI, and HM Treasury.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff5ed54-14a9-4b1b-8ff2-8f7702f0ddc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,938,026 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff5ed54-14a9-4b1b-8ff2-8f7702f0ddc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff5ed54-14a9-4b1b-8ff2-8f7702f0ddc0
  5th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV170530
  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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