Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b84-46ad-72fa-a3ae-4a03f9c9d3e1/biological-sample-processing-genotyping-and-storage closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Biological Sample Processing, Genotyping, and Storage [Our Future Health (Akeso&Co acting on behalf of)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/our-future-health-akesoco-acting-on-behalf-of) Estimated value £212,000,000 Published 13 Aug 2021 Deadline Closed 16 Sept 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.3 Instead of: UKH EAST OF ENGLAND ### UKI LONDON UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) ### UKL WALES ### UKM SCOTLAND UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND) ### UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND) UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND) ### UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND) Read: UKH EAST OF ENGLAND ### UKI LONDON UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) ### UKL WALES ### UKM SCOTLAND UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND) ### UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND) UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND) UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND) ### UKN NORTHERN IRELAND Place of text to be modified: II.2.3 Instead of: UKH EAST OF ENGLAND ### UKI LONDON UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) ### UKL WALES ### UKM SCOTLAND UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND) ### UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND) UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND) ### UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND) Read: UKH EAST OF ENGLAND ### UKI LONDON UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) ### UKL WALES ### UKM SCOTLAND UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND) ### UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND) UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND) UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND) ### UKN NORTHERN IRELAND Place of text to be modified: I.1 Instead of: M3 5JL ### Read: M3 5GS Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The scope of the procurement is receipt, processing and DNA extraction of blood samples from 5 million participants; design, manufacture and assessment of a high-throughput genome-wide genotype assay; the provision of a genotype service; and ultra-low temperature, long term storage of plasma, buffy coat, and DNA. The aim for commencement of these agreements is December 2021. Read full description ## CPV classification Research laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/064e87ce-c6bd-4001-81f7-d57d31cac949) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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