# Whole Genome Sequencing

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UK Biobank Ltd](/buyers/uk-biobank-ltd/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £30,000,000
- Published: 29 January 2018
- Planned start: 30 March 2018
- Planned end: 30 March 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 06c66399-68d0-4ac6-a6fb-af8377812e65-194444
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32d36b8-dba0-455e-afa0-dce03c1f58ef

## Description

UK Biobank requires a single sequencing provider that can offer Whole Genome Sequencing \(WGS\) services that meet the requirements outlined in the specification\.The key parameters for any bidder are as follows:- There is up to GBP 30m funding available for the conduct of a vanguard phase of whole genome sequencing;- The scope of the tender is for sequencing \(and certain named ancillary\) services only;- The sequencing for this vanguard phase should ideally be completed by the end of 2019

## Related contract awards

- [Laboratory IT Systems](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-e5299a3a-2905-493d-9953-5b2638e552c5): UK Biobank Ltd
- [Supply of liquid nitrogen](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-7f2e50ab-c96c-4f03-b554-d90d8cdc9b92): UK Biobank Ltd
- [Agreement for lease of part of building to be constructed at Manchester Science Park](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-6d4d3b2a-c165-4f68-80e3-0a40c3ef6b57): UK Biobank Ltd

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c66399-68d0-4ac6-a6fb-af8377812e65-194444)