National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05dd98Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£10.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

5

0 awarded

Published

19 Jun 2026

Deadline 28 Jul 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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028
Possible 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
34000000
60180000
71900000
33197000
73100000
73200000
73300000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
GG, Guernsey
IM, Isle of Man
JE, 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technicalquality80.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%
Commercialprice10.00%

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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services£10.0mactive
2Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services£10.0mactive
3Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services£10.0mactive
4Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services£10.0mactive
5Combined Services£10.0mactive