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Sample Transport

UK BIOBANK LIMITED

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28 May 2026 at 12:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Limited initiated a procurement process entitled "Sample Transport" aimed at moving over 11 million biological samples from their existing Stockport facility to a purpose-built site at Manchester Science Park. The project, falling under the services industry category, required expertise in logistics for site-to-site relocations under Ultra Low Temperature conditions. This tender has been awarded and is in the contract stage, with Harrow Green Limited chosen as the supplier to handle the transportation. The buying organisation, classified as a sub-central government public authority, employed a limited procurement method due to the project's below-threshold nature. The contract commenced on 27th May 2026 and will conclude by 26th May 2027, covering various regions across the United Kingdom from UKC to UKK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for logistics businesses with specialised experience in handling and transporting temperature-sensitive biological materials. Companies equipped with the necessary infrastructure to manage site relocations involving Ultra Low Temperature freezers would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Although this opportunity has already been awarded, it highlights the ongoing demand for logistical expertise in complex scientific relocations, offering growth avenues for businesses targeting the public sector and infrastructure projects in the healthcare and scientific research domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sample Transport

Notice Description

UK Biobank is undertaking an infrastructure replacement that will move operations from our existing facility in Stockport to a purpose-built facility at Manchester Science Park. This involves moving more than 11 million samples stored in SBS-racks from -80degC storage (primarily automated storage) from the Stockport site to Manchester site. Samples will be moved to Ultra Low Temperature freezers ahead of the move. UK Biobank requires a logistics company who is experienced with site-to-site relocations of biological samples in Ultra Low temperature freezers at -80degC to physically move the samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BIOBANK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARROW GREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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