--- title: "Measurement of steroid hormones in hair samples" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5245df77-59d4-40e8-91ad-6c99700355e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5245df77-59d4-40e8-91ad-6c99700355e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5245df77-59d4-40e8-91ad-6c99700355e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5245df77-59d4-40e8-91ad-6c99700355e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2025-04-08" --- # Measurement of steroid hormones in hair samples Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5245df77-59d4-40e8-91ad-6c99700355e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5245df77-59d4-40e8-91ad-6c99700355e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5245df77-59d4-40e8-91ad-6c99700355e7.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol has issued a tender for the “Measurement of steroid hormones in hair samples” under the Research and Development Services and related consultancy services category (CPV: 73000000). This procurement, which is currently in the Tender stage, focuses on analysing historic hair samples collected from participants of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). The procurement process is scheduled to conclude on 28th April 2025, with a contract period starting on 12th May 2025 and ending on 12th May 2026. The services required can be delivered globally, including specific coverage of the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom, with a budget of GBP 129,000. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in research and laboratory services, particularly those specialising in hormone analysis and developmental studies. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to a significant scientific resource, aiding research into critical health questions. The open procedure encouraging competitive bidding ensures that businesses with the requisite expertise can participate, fostering potential growth and enhanced visibility in the field of developmental research and health sciences. ## Notice BACKGROUND Based at the University of Bristol, the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), is a world-leading birth cohort study. More than 14,000 pregnant women were recruited into the study between April 1991 and December 1992. These women, the children arising from the pregnancy and now also their grandchildren have been followed up in detail ever since. ALSPAC is one of the most detailed studies of its kind in the world, providing the international research community with a rich resource for the study of the environmental and genetic factors that affect a person's health and development. The ALSPAC web site describes the cohort and available data (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/alspac/researchers/our-data/), and hosts data documentation and catalogues. The ALSPAC access policy details how data can be accessed by researchers (http://www. bristol.ac.uk/alspac/researchers/dataaccess/). REQUIREMENT Funding has been secured from the Medical Research Foundation and Medical Research Council to measure steroid hormones from historic hair samples collected when ALSPAC child participants were approximately 15 years old. These new measures will be integrated into the larger ALSPAC dataset providing an invaluable resource for researchers investigating the most pressing health questions of our time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90e0e470-32c0-4b91-bba2-73c6e583c245 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 12 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £129,000 | | 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 BRISTOL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2025 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90e0e470-32c0-4b91-bba2-73c6e583c245 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90e0e470-32c0-4b91-bba2-73c6e583c245 8th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www - http://www.bristol.ac.uk/alspac/researchers/our-data/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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