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Laboratory IT Systems

UK Biobank Ltd

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Biobank Ltd

Buyer Address: 1-2 Spectrum Way, Adswood, Stockport, SK3 0SA, England

Contact Email: tenders@ukbiobank.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 7824509469

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
8000000.0 GBP
Published
05 Nov 2025, 17:45
Deadline
05 Mar 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
04 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
30 Dec 2032, 23:59
Category
goods
CPV
48100000 - Industry specific software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

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.

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