---
title: "Biological Sample Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d658"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Biological Sample Storage

Buyer: HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d658

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Biological Sample Storage" project involves Health Data Research UK as the primary buyer, with UK DRI LTD acting as a joint procuring entity. The tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting the storage and warehousing industry. Based in London, the process reached its award stage on 29th July 2026, with the contract period set from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, leading to the award of the contract to the University of Bristol. The delivery locations cover several UK regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, offering a broad geographical scope for service delivery.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the field of storage and logistics, particularly for those specialising in biological materials. Companies engaged in these areas can capitalise on the continuity and reliability required for managing the storage and distribution of bio-samples. Businesses that are well-versed in compliance with public authority requirements and can demonstrate superior storage capabilities and logistics management would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The partnership between public sector organisations and established suppliers like the University of Bristol showcases the potential for large-scale engagements, facilitating further expansion for firms equipped to manage complex logistical demands in the health research sector.

## Notice

Receipt and storage of plasma and buffy-coat rich samples and onward shipment of selected samples to 3rd party laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071659-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH DATA RESEARCH UK |
| Additional buyers | UK DRI LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071659-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071659-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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