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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faf46075-5706-41d9-852c-c301e2331aa2

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## Summary

UK Biobank Ltd is initiating a procurement process for the design and implementation of new laboratory IT systems to support the next phase of its laboratory operations. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure. The tender, titled "Laboratory IT Systems" and classified under the industry-specific software package category (CPV 48100000), has a budget of £8,000,000. The project is set to be carried out in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5 March 2025 and the start of the contract on 24 October 2025, with completion by 24 October 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory IT systems, particularly those capable of contributing to large-scale biomedical data management and research. Entities ranging from SMEs to larger software development firms with expertise in the biomedical field will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The project also opens avenues for business growth due to the high profile and extensive reach of UK Biobank’s research activities. Businesses providing advanced IT solutions that can integrate with complex biomedical databases are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## 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/edb5fefd-a49a-4a87-9c20-31729563541e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb5fefd-a49a-4a87-9c20-31729563541e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb5fefd-a49a-4a87-9c20-31729563541e
  31st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN169305
  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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