Laboratory IT Systems

UK Biobank Ltd

Published: Nov 5, 2025

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED — £5,938,026

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About This Opportunity

UK Biobank Ltd United Kingdom: Laboratory IT Systems. Supplies contract awarded, ICT & digital. Awarded to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED (GBP 5.9M, Nov 2025).

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on digital health systems, Laboratory and Enterprise Systems. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 8.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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.. CPV: Industry specific software package (48100000). Procedure: Negotiated procedure. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 5, 2025. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: MT235891. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Biobank Ltd

UK Biobank Ltd has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Information & Communication Technology, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: March 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Biobank Ltd in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED was awarded the contract for £5,938,026. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference MT235891 when communicating with the contracting authority.