Laboratory IT Systems
UK Biobank Ltd · awarded 4 November 2025 · delivered in North West
Who
| Buyer | UK Biobank Ltd Stockport |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED |
| Category | goods |
| Classification | Industry specific software package CPV 48100000 |
| Notice published | 5 November 2025 |
What it is for
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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