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title: "T1148 - Blood Sample Collection and Analysis"
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# T1148 - Blood Sample Collection and Analysis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f65

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## Summary

The University of Essex has initiated a procurement process under the title "T1184 - Blood Sample Collection and Analysis" within the public services sector. This project is integral to the "Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study", focusing on data collection and analysis for bio-data. This tender, conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, is in the award stage as of 7th May 2026 with Randox Laboratories Ltd identified as the supplier. The contract spans from 27th May 2026 to 26th May 2028, with potential extensions till 2032. The project is primarily located in Colchester, UK, suitable for UK-based operations within the healthcare and laboratory services sector, ensuring vital bio-data analysis for longitudinal research studies.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health services and bio-data analysis sectors. Companies with competencies in biological sample collection, laboratory services, and data analysis could greatly benefit by providing critical support to the University of Essex's innovative projects. The selective procurement method suggests a rigorous pre-qualification process, ideal for businesses with a proven track record in delivering quality services. Large-scale enterprises like laboratories equipped for blood analysis stand to gain from participating in these public contracts, driving expertise and innovation in long-term medical research collaborations.

## 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 A similar exercise is being undertaken at Wave 16 (2024-26), where the nurse visit has been replaced by participants collecting samples/measurements themselves.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").

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 2 year contract basis with the ability to extend for a further 4 years (a 1-year pilot and a 3-year main survey rollout) (2+1+3).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042054-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 26 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | £1,125,000 |
| Awards value | £745,237 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RANDOX LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042054-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006981-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042054-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006981-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.ac.uk
- http://www.randox.com
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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