Laboratory IT Systems

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Published

05 Nov 2025

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.

Scope

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UKB020
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Standalone contract
Contract dates

This period covers the implementation period, an estimated 6 month hypercare period and the right for UKB to require consultancy services on an ad hoc basis for a 5 year period from the end of the hypercare period. UKB expects to require ongoing COTS licensing and software support from the end of the initial 5 year period by further 1 year periods with the COTS vendor, up to a maximum of 15 years.

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48000000
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72230000
Contract locations
North West England

Award criteria

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NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Functional Requirements35quality
Non-Functional / Technical Requirements15quality
Implementation Services20quality
30price

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Competitive procedure with negotiation

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