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T1184 - Blood Sample Collection and Analysis

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Essex focuses on the procurement of blood sample collection and analysis services, under the tender title "T1184 - Blood Sample Collection and Analysis". The industry category falls under blood analysis services. Located in Colchester, UK, the buying organisation is actively at the tender stage. Key dates include the closing date for the tender period on 27th February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 20th February 2026. Following the tender evaluation, the awarding period is set to conclude by 1st May 2026. The procurement method employed is a selective, competitive flexible procedure, which includes stages such as the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT), culminating in the notification of outcome. The contract value is estimated at £1,125,000, with an overall gross value of up to £1,350,000, and its duration spans from 2026 to potentially 2032, allowing for possible renewals.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, especially for firms skilled in health and medical analysis services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in handling complex data collection, particularly those with experience interfacing with household longitudinal studies, will find this opportunity advantageous. Businesses that can effectively navigate the competitive flexible procurement method, including showing high-quality assurance during the PSQ and ITT stages, stand a good chance of being shortlisted. With the prospective roll-out of the Study on a broader scale, companies successfully engaging in this project can anticipate long-term collaboration with the University of Essex, potentially fuelling growth across health analytics sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1184 - Blood Sample Collection and Analysis

Notice Description

Please access the opportunity via https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) is a longitudinal social survey of households and individuals living in the UK. Data collection began in January 2009 and participants are interviewed annually. In Waves 2 and 3 of the Study (2010-13) a wide range of objective health measures were collected via a nurse visit, including venous blood samples from which we produced a range of analytes, extracted DNA and produced genetic and epigenetic data. A similar exercise is being undertaken at Wave 16 (2024-26), where the nurse visit has been replaced by participants collecting samples/measurements themselves. This contract covers the data collection and analysis for a further bio-data collection on the Study's Innovation Panel (2027) ahead of a potential roll out on the main Study sample at Wave 22 (2030-32). The Study is designed and managed by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex ("the University").

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 2 year contract basis with the ability to extend for a further 4 years (a 1-year pilot and a 3-year main survey rollout) (2+1+3).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006981-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
procure@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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