--- title: "T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49298a7a-f423-43f0-8fc9-80e9d5635433" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49298a7a-f423-43f0-8fc9-80e9d5635433" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49298a7a-f423-43f0-8fc9-80e9d5635433.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49298a7a-f423-43f0-8fc9-80e9d5635433.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2026-01-27" --- # T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49298a7a-f423-43f0-8fc9-80e9d5635433 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49298a7a-f423-43f0-8fc9-80e9d5635433) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49298a7a-f423-43f0-8fc9-80e9d5635433.json) ## Summary The University of Essex is currently seeking proposals for the procurement titled "T1184 - Blood Sample Collection & Analysis", classified under the industry category of blood analysis services. The procurement process is in the tender stage and is managed by the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University. The contract involves data collection and analysis for the UK Household Longitudinal Study's Innovation Panel in 2027 with the potential for further work in the subsequent phase in 2030-32. The procurement method being used is a selective, restricted procedure beyond the threshold, with the tender period closing on 27 February 2026. The contract is valued at £1,350,000 and will span from 1 May 2026 to 31 December 2032, covering locations including the UK and several international regions. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services and diagnostics industries, particularly those with expertise in blood sample collection and analysis. The focus on a major longitudinal study offers potential for long-term collaboration with a respected academic institution, providing valuable exposure and project experience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed eligible and encouraged to apply, enhancing diversity and supporting business growth in these sectors. ## Notice 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"). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81cfbe0-ba6c-41df-b435-09be1782c334 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111810 - Blood analysis services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81cfbe0-ba6c-41df-b435-09be1782c334 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81cfbe0-ba6c-41df-b435-09be1782c334 27th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX For further details and to register your interest please go to ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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