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Biological sample processing, analysis and storage

HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Biological sample processing, analysis and storage" was initiated by Health Data Research UK, a public authority within the sub-central government category, located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract signed on 20th January 2026. The contract is active from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2027, valued at £205,417.90 GBP. The procurement method utilised was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, adhering to a light-touch regime. This project involves the processing, analysis, and storage of clinical samples and is classified under the services category. Key dates include the contract award notification published on 22nd April 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical laboratory services, sample storage, and data analysis. Affinity Laboratories Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting a potential opening for similarly situated companies to engage in collaborative or competitive ventures. Businesses with expertise in handling clinical samples, particularly those capable of facilitating storage at -80°C, conducting enzymatic analysis, and providing courier services, stand to benefit. The expansive geographical delivery within the United Kingdom signifies a wide-reaching impact, enabling businesses across various regions to partake in auxiliary or supplementary services related to the awarded contract. This tender exemplifies a lucrative opportunity for growth in clinical and medical analysis fields.

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Notice Title

Biological sample processing, analysis and storage

Notice Description

The Supplier shall receive Clinical Samples from the Supplier (plasma and buffy coat rich samples) throughout the term, checking each batch for package integrity, sample integrity, haemolysis index, and cassette ID against shipping manifest, conduct conduct creatinine (enzymatic) analysis on up to 10,000 plasma samples, process the up to 10,000 buffy coat rich samples for DNA extraction in batches of approximately 200-500 periodically throughout the term. The Supplier shall provide analysis and quality data of samples processed and analysed, provide courier services for shipment of up to 10,000 plasma samples to a third party collaborator as specified by the customer, and shall store remaining Clinical Samples for the term of the Agreement at -80degC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036643-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

64100000 - Post and courier services

79995200 - Cataloguing services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,417 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK
Additional Buyers

UK DRI LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2BE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFFINITY LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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