--- title: "Sample Analysis (Snake Venom)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a998" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a998" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a998.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a998.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE" published: "2026-06-22" --- # Sample Analysis (Snake Venom) Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a998 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a998) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a998.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Sample Analysis (Snake Venom)" project, conducted by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, has reached the award stage as of 22 June 2026. This public authority, located in Liverpool, UK, aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various antivenoms through analysis services provided during their ANYSNAKES trial. The contract has been awarded to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and spans from 13 May 2026 to 31 January 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, encompassing analysis and blood analysis services, classified under CPV codes 71620000 and 85111810 respectively. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth by establishing long-term supplier relationships for the analysis of clinical samples. Companies specialising in scientific analysis services, particularly those with expertise in medical or biochemical testing, are well-suited to participate in future tenders under similar initiatives. The framework, valued at £294,000 gross, ensures continued collaboration through task orders or variations, facilitating ongoing studies and reinforcing service provider presence within the public health sector. ## Notice The purpose of this project is to evaluate efficacy and safety of a range of existing and new antivenoms with, developing evidence for policy-makers on the optimum antivenoms for their countries. This tender will cover the analysis of the clinical samples collected during the ANYSNAKES trial. In addition to this a subset of samples will be part of our trial looking at small molecule which can inhibit venom (TOCSINS). This procurement is intended to establish a supplier relationship that can support the initial study described, as well as future studies of a similar nature that may arise during the contract period. Each additional study will be confirmed through an agreed task order or variation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 2 Options to extend the contract for periods of one year each ### Planning Information Market Research was carried out with NHS Suppliers on range of the range of services that can be provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058412-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 8 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 21 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £270,000 | | Lots value | £270,000 | | Awards value | £245,000 | | Contracts value | £245,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 5QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2026 at 10:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058412-2026 - 21 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005540-2026 - 7 Oct 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063066-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062893-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058412-2026 22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005540-2026 21st January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063066-2025 7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062893-2025 7th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/269MYMDB2N - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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