National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support
Details
- Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
- Global Initiative Ltd
- Randox Laboratories Ltd
- Sagoss Ltd
- UMBIZO LIMITED
- Value
- £50,000,000
- Duration
- 2 years
- Topic
- Medical computer equipment
- Published
- 22 September 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender 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 ## Contract award Title: Lot 1. Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services Lots: - Lot 1: Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services ## Contract award Title: Lot 2. Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services Lots: - Lot 2: Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services ## Contract award Title: Lot 3. Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services Lots: - Lot 3: Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services ## Contract award Title: Lot 4. Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services Lots: - Lot 4: Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services ## Contract award Title: Lot 5. Combined Services Lots: - Lot 5: Combined Services
Timeline
- Completed: Award published22 September 2026Current notice
- Completed: Award date22 September 2026
- Next: Contract expiry date1 October 2028in 2 years
About the buyer
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital care in Chester as part of the NHS healthcare sector, buying through a dedicated procurement department. Formal tenders are advertised on the Atamis e-tendering portal via NHS Sourcing. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender, with smaller awards on Contracts Finder. A Strategic Procurement team runs tendering and reverse e-auctions for commodity pricing. The Trust's Commercial Procurement Services hosts national framework agreements for NHS trusts and public bodies. Clinical procurement specialists coordinate product trials with suppliers.
UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.
Over the past 5 years, most of Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's contract awards have been in construction work, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and repair and maintenance.
Relevant CPV codes
- 33197000 · Medical computer equipment
- 34000000 · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60180000 · Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 71900000 · Laboratory services
- 73100000 · Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 · Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 · Design and execution of research and development
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust.gov |
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