Sample Analysis (Snake Venom)

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 10:31

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 procurement process for the "Sample Analysis (Snake Venom)" project, conducted by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, has reached the award stage as of 22 June 2026. This public authority, located in Liverpool, UK, aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various antivenoms through analysis services provided during their ANYSNAKES trial. The contract has been awarded to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and spans from 13 May 2026 to 31 January 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, encompassing analysis and blood analysis services, classified under CPV codes 71620000 and 85111810 respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth by establishing long-term supplier relationships for the analysis of clinical samples. Companies specialising in scientific analysis services, particularly those with expertise in medical or biochemical testing, are well-suited to participate in future tenders under similar initiatives. The framework, valued at £294,000 gross, ensures continued collaboration through task orders or variations, facilitating ongoing studies and reinforcing service provider presence within the public health sector.

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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.

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/058412-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£245,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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