National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support

A Tender Notice
by COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
£50M-£10M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
19 Jun 2026
Delivery
01 Sep 2026 to 31 Aug 2028
Deadline
28 Jul 2026 16:00

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Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of biomedical and clinical research support solutions to contribute to strengthening their research capacity and innovation potential. The scope covers the full research lifecycle, from the design, delivery and management of biomedical and clinical trials to logistics, sample processing, storage, data, and laboratory support. Biomedical and clinical research support solutions covered by this Framework will include, but are not limited to: • Transportation of biomedical and clinical research samples • Sample processing for biomedical and clinical research trials • Automated biomedical and clinical sample storage • Manual biomedical and clinical sample storage • On-site and off-site temperature-controlled biomedical and clinical sample storage • Collection of biomedical and clinical research data • Storage of biomedical and clinical research data • Analysis of biomedical and clinical research data • Reporting and interpretation of biomedical and clinical research data • Design of biomedical and clinical research clinical trials • Implementation of biomedical and clinical research clinical trials

Lot Division

1 Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services
  • Value: £10M

This lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.
2 Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services
  • Value: £10M

This lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.
3 Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services
  • Value: £10M

Lot 3 concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.
4 Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services
  • Value: £10M

This lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.
5 Combined Services
  • Value: £10M

This lot concerns the provision of the full research lifecycle services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.

Renewal Options

This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Award Criteria

Technical _
Social Value _
Commercial _

CPV Codes

  • 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
  • 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services
  • 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
  • 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
  • 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05dd98
  • FTS 057870-2026

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