Award

Sample Analysis (Snake Venom)

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 18:05

Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, a sub-central government public authority located in Liverpool, initiated the procurement process for a project titled "Sample Analysis (Snake Venom)". This project focuses on evaluating the efficacy and safety of antivenoms through detailed analysis of clinical samples collected during the ANYSNAKES trial and others, including small molecule trials (TOCSINS). The open procurement procedure led to the awarding of the contract for analysis services to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Key dates include the award notice published on 21 January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 4 February 2026, running until 31 January 2029, and options for two one-year extensions available.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and analytical services industries, particularly those with capabilities in blood and snake venom analysis. Large organisations with comprehensive experience in clinical trial analysis and advanced analytical methods would be well-suited to engage with this contract. The open procedure offers a transparent and competitive environment, encouraging capable suppliers to establish a relationship with a renowned research institution like the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, facilitating future collaborations and enhancing their portfolio in a specialised field of health research.

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Notice Title

Sample Analysis (Snake Venom)

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to evaluate efficacy and safety of a range of existing and new antivenoms with, developing evidence for policy-makers on the optimum antivenoms for their countries. This tender will cover the analysis of the clinical samples collected during the ANYSNAKES trial. In addition to this a subset of samples will be part of our trial looking at small molecule which can inhibit venom (TOCSINS). This procurement is intended to establish a supplier relationship that can support the initial study described, as well as future studies of a similar nature that may arise during the contract period. Each additional study will be confirmed through an agreed task order or variation. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994462286

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 Options to extend the contract for periods of one year each

Planning Information

Market Research was carried out with NHS Suppliers on range of the range of services that can be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005540-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1517053152

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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