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Courier service for biological sample transportation from UK Biobank clinics to IMU Biosciences, London

UK Biobank Ltd

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20 Oct 2026 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Biobank Limited procured a courier service to collect biological samples from four nominated clinic locations in the UK and deliver them to a designated laboratory in London. The work covers collection, transport and delivery, with samples kept at ambient temperature throughout transit. Each clinic shipment cycle may include up to 16 samples. The service is intended to preserve sample integrity and traceability and to comply with relevant regulations. This is specialist healthcare logistics rather than general parcel delivery: the requirement centres on reliably moving biological material between clinical collection sites and a laboratory. The procurement is for services and is classified as courier services.

The procurement is complete and an award has been made to Global Service Group Ltd. The recorded contract value is £323,962. The contract was signed on 12 October 2026; no contract start or end dates are recorded, so its duration cannot be stated. The process used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition notice, under the GCA Framework Agreement for Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions. Price was the stated award criterion. The single lot covered the collection and delivery service, and its status is recorded as cancelled, while the award and contract are recorded as active. Twelve bids were recorded for the lot.

For suppliers considering similar work for UK Biobank, the requirement indicates a need for dependable biological-sample courier operations between multiple UK clinics and a London laboratory. A credible provider would need to coordinate scheduled collections across four sites, handle shipments of up to 16 samples per clinic cycle, and maintain ambient-temperature conditions throughout transit. Traceability and sample integrity are central to the service, alongside compliance with relevant regulations. The buyer selected a supplier through an existing government courier framework, so framework access and the ability to compete under its terms are commercially relevant. Price was the stated evaluation basis, making cost-effective delivery important alongside specialist handling and reliable service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier service for biological sample transportation from UK Biobank clinics to IMU Biosciences, London

Notice Description

To provide a reliable courier service for the collection, transportation, and delivery of biological samples between designated locations while maintaining sample integrity, traceability, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Collect biological samples from four nominated clinic locations within the UK. * Transport and deliver biological samples to a designated laboratory in London ensuring samples are maintained under ambient temperature conditions throughout transit. * Handle up to 16 biological samples per shipment cycle from each clinic.

Procurement Information

The contract was let under a GCA Framework Agreement Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions Agreement number: RM6354

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078b84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098842-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£323,962 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Biobank Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Global Service Group

Further Information

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