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title: "Participation in an Innovative Partnership for Provision of Biobank Services"
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# Participation in an Innovative Partnership for Provision of Biobank Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe1c5eb5-3179-4c74-8e4d-0ba7c2c43cb0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to the University of Birmingham for their project titled "Participation in an Innovative Partnership for Provision of Biobank Services" in the research and development services industry. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a contract value of £64,564.02 in GBP. The contract period is set from April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2032, with the tender deadline on December 31, 2022. The provision involves managing and storing research tissue/blood samples at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses specialising in research and development services and related consultancy services. Companies proficient in sample transfer, storage, and ethics training are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence based in Lichfeld, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement stage. Businesses interested in providing biobank services and collaborating with research institutions should explore this contract for potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

To secure receipt, process, storage, and release facilities for research tissue/blood in an existing biobank operated by the Human Biomaterials Resource Centre (HBRC) run by the University of Birmingham (UoB) and based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). REQUIREMENT The contractor will: a. Arrange sample transfer, receipt and processing from Aug 22 to Jul 29 b Provide storage for no more than 24 samples for a ten-year period c Deliver ethics training to any authority personnel using the biobank. d. Manage efficient release of required samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6172e7-c3e1-401e-b904-4eb4664c4871 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,564 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,564 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6172e7-c3e1-401e-b904-4eb4664c4871

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e6172e7-c3e1-401e-b904-4eb4664c4871
  9th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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