AwardedAwarded 4 November 2025
Laboratory IT Systems
UK Biobank Limited · Public undertaking
In brief
UK Biobank Limited awarded IT and software work to IBM United Kingdom Limited on 4 November 2025.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IBM United Kingdom Limited 13 bids received | £5,938,026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 071135-2025
About the buyer
UK Biobank LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
18Awards
15Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- IBM United Kingdom Limited2 contracts
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- Codec Solutions UK Limited1 contract
- DNAnexus, Inc.1 contract
- Dell Corporation Ltd1 contract
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From notice 071135-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.