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title: "Managed Informatics Platform for Research Access to Data"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe978d22-7b02-437f-a31c-5d1f58a5b053"
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buyer: "UK BIOBANK LTD"
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# Managed Informatics Platform for Research Access to Data

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe978d22-7b02-437f-a31c-5d1f58a5b053

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## Summary

The UK Biobank Ltd is seeking a contractor for the Managed Informatics Platform for Research Access to Data, aimed at enhancing data analysis capabilities for health research. This open procurement process in the Computer-related services category is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions accepted until 27th March 2020. The project will be based in Stockport, North West England, and the contract period is set to commence on 15th May 2020 and conclude on 14th May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in data management and informatics solutions, as the UK Biobank expands its research capabilities, growing its data resource to approximately 15 Petabytes. Businesses that provide computer-related services, data storage solutions, and analytical platforms will find this procurement a fitting match for their expertise, allowing them to contribute to pivotal health research and enhance their visibility within the sector.

## Notice

UK Biobank is an international resource for health research, offering access to researchers seeking to understand the determinants of disease. Over the next five years, based on current scientific programmes, the UK Biobank resource will grow to approximately 15 Petabytes of data. UK Biobank researchers have previously downloaded data for analysis within their own environment. The increasing scale of the data requires a new approach to data storage and access that allows researchers to bring their analyses to the data through implementation of a managed informatics platform for data access and analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48057ba7-7b21-47cc-984f-9f7779f514cf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2020 - 14 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48057ba7-7b21-47cc-984f-9f7779f514cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48057ba7-7b21-47cc-984f-9f7779f514cf
  24th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB159341
  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

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