National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support
Estimated value
£10.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
5
Published
19 Jun 2026
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
Scope
- Reference
- F/104/BCRS/26/JH
- Total value
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT£12,000,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028Possible extension to 31 Aug 2034
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.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 34000000601800007190000033197000731000007320000073300000
- Contract locations
- UK, United KingdomGG, GuernseyIM, Isle of ManJE, Jersey
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | — | quality | 80.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Commercial | — | price | 10.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 21 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 28 Jul 2026, 4:00 pm
- Submission address
- Offers must be written in English and submitted via the Framework Host's e-sourcing portal at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Contract Ref: C454342
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 5 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services | £10.0m | active |
| 2 | Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services | £10.0m | active |
| 3 | Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services | £10.0m | active |
| 4 | Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services | £10.0m | active |
| 5 | Combined Services | £10.0m | active |