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29 Jul 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Biological Sample Storage" project involves Health Data Research UK as the primary buyer, with UK DRI LTD acting as a joint procuring entity. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting the storage and warehousing industry. Based in London, the process reached its award stage on 29th July 2026, with the contract period set from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, leading to the award of the contract to the University of Bristol. The delivery locations cover several UK regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, offering a broad geographical scope for service delivery.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the field of storage and logistics, particularly for those specialising in biological materials. Companies engaged in these areas can capitalise on the continuity and reliability required for managing the storage and distribution of bio-samples. Businesses that are well-versed in compliance with public authority requirements and can demonstrate superior storage capabilities and logistics management would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The partnership between public sector organisations and established suppliers like the University of Bristol showcases the potential for large-scale engagements, facilitating further expansion for firms equipped to manage complex logistical demands in the health research sector.

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Notice Title

Biological Sample Storage

Notice Description

Receipt and storage of plasma and buffy-coat rich samples and onward shipment of selected samples to 3rd party laboratory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071659-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

Further Information

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