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Published 10 Nov 2025, 12:12 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support

Official notice

Authority: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)

Open framework scheme5 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Transport & Passenger Services (60)
+2 moreArchitecture & Engineering (71)Research & Development (R&D) (73)
 Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)
+1 moreUK
Framework ceiling (notional)£10,000,000envelope for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 28 Jul 2026awarded 22 Sept 2026
Awarded to Randox Laboratories Ltd +3 more5 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Aug 2028 · up to 31 Aug 2034 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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
  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Jun 2028, 23:59 BST.

CPV: Design and execution of research and development · Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver · Laboratory services · Medical computer equipment · Research and development consultancy services · Research and experimental development services · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
3 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 4 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Sept 2026
Scheme runs until
1 Oct 2034
Buyer regions
GG, IM, JE, UK
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

1% of call-off value · The Gain Share charge will be levied at 1.0% of the turnover of each Call-off Contract awarded under the Framework. The Gain Share charge will be paid by the Framework Supplier to the Framework Host for the duration of each Call-off Contract. Call-off Contracts may exceed the Framework Agreement expiry date and in such cases the Gain Share charges will continue to be paid until the Call-off Contract expiry date.

Who may buy through it

A list of eligible users is provided within the ITT pack and is attached to this notice.

Published description of the framework

Call off contracts may be awarded with or without further competition.

A detailed explanation of the call off award process and evaluation criteria to be used as part of this process is available in the ITT and briefing pack of this Framework.

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 5 lots carries the same published figure, £10,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics ServicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2034 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 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.
34000000 Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
Lot #2Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing ServicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2034 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 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.
71900000 Laboratory services
Lot #3Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage ServicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2034 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 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.
33197000 Medical computer equipment73100000 Research and experimental development services
Lot #4Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated ServicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2034 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 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.
73100000 Research and experimental development services73200000 Research and development consultancy services73300000 Design and execution of research and development
Lot #5Combined ServicesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Aug 2034 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 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.
71900000 Laboratory services73100000 Research and experimental development services73200000 Research and development consultancy services73300000 Design and execution of research and development

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Quality: 80%Price: 10%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (3)
  • Technical: 80%
  • Commercial: 10%
  • Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Technical
  • Social Value
  • Commercial
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 10 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1 point. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use the vehicle
A list of eligible users is provided within the ITT pack and is attached to this notice. · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Jun 2028
First published
10 Nov 2025, 12:12 GMT
Last source update
7 Oct 2026, 09:39 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Sept 2026
Authority reference
F/104/BCRS/26/JH
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-057870
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Design and execution of research and developmentHire of goods-transport vehicles with driverLaboratory servicesMedical computer equipmentResearch and development consultancy servicesResearch and experimental development servicesTransport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Delivery area in notice
Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd98 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis legacy domain (health-family.force.com) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Legacy Salesforce domain still used in notices — use the current Atamis portal · this portal address is a legacy domain; the operator has migrated
Appointment period ends
28 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
Clarification deadline
21 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · The Gain Share charge will be levied at 1.0% of the turnover of each Call-off Contract awarded under the Framework. The Gain Share charge will be paid by the Framework Supplier to the Framework Host for the duration of each Call-off Contract. Call-off Contracts may exceed the Framework Agreement expiry date and in such cases the Gain Share charges will continue to be paid until the Call-off Contract expiry date.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Offers must be written in English and submitted via the Framework Host's e-sourcing portal at health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Contract Ref: C454342

Timeline

10 Nov 2025 → 7 Oct 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published340 days ago
    10 Nov 2025, 12:12 GMT
  2. Market engagement330 days ago
    19 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT

    The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the Authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.

    Please email [email protected] to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

  3. Tender notice published119 days ago
    19 Jun 2026, 09:49 BST
  4. Clarification questions by87 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends79 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    28 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
  6. Contract starts45 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by44 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent24 days ago
    22 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Standstill ends14 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Latest notice published9 days ago
    7 Oct 2026, 09:39 BST

Notice history

10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Nov 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    10 Nov 2025, 12:12 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    19 Jun 2026, 09:49 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £10,000,000
    19 Jun 2026, 09:49 BST
    was £19,000,000
  4. Status changed to active
    19 Jun 2026, 09:49 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    19 Jun 2026, 09:49 BST
  6. Deadline published: 28 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
    19 Jun 2026, 09:49 BST
  7. Contract award notice published
    22 Sept 2026, 10:35 BST
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    22 Sept 2026, 10:35 BST
  9. Contract signature expected
    2 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    7 Oct 2026, 09:39 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-11: 1 release · 10 Nov 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 45 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 33 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Named bidders 4published on the award notice
Contracts signed 1latest 2 Oct 2026

£10,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 5 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 5 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services1 award
Randox Laboratories Ltd2 Oct 2026 – 1 Oct 2028 · up to 1 Oct 2034Extensions: 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 theceiling above22 Sept 2026standstill to 1 Oct 2026Standstill
Lot 2 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services1 award
Randox Laboratories Ltd, Sagoss LimitedSME2 Oct 2026 – 1 Oct 2028 · up to 1 Oct 2034Extensions: 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 theceiling above22 Sept 2026standstill to 1 Oct 2026Standstill
Lot 3 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services1 award
Randox Laboratories Ltd2 Oct 2026 – 1 Oct 2028 · up to 1 Oct 2034Extensions: 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 theceiling above22 Sept 2026standstill to 1 Oct 2026Standstill
Lot 4 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services1 award
GLOBAL INITIATIVESME, Sagoss LimitedSME, UMBIZO LIMITEDSME2 Oct 2026 – 1 Oct 2028 · up to 1 Oct 2034Extensions: 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 theceiling above22 Sept 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Combined Services1 award
Randox Laboratories Ltd, Sagoss LimitedSME2 Oct 2026 – 1 Oct 2028 · up to 1 Oct 2034Extensions: 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 theceiling above22 Sept 2026standstill to 1 Oct 2026Standstill

Contracts

  • Contract 4 · GLOBAL INITIATIVESME, Sagoss LimitedSME, UMBIZO LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    2 Oct 2026
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Period
    2 Oct 2026 – 1 Oct 2028 · up to 1 Oct 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services1final-stage tenders00—
2 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services2final-stage tenders10—
3 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services1final-stage tenders00—
4 · Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services3final-stage tenders30—
5 · Combined Services2final-stage tenders10—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-NHS: RJR · GB-PPON: PGCG-2135-TXWL Liverpool Road, Chester, North West, CH2 1ULContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice
  • GLOBAL INITIATIVE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03806415GB-PPON: PQVH-7232-NVNW 33-35 George Street, Oxford, South East, OX1 2AYContact email
  • RANDOX LABORATORIES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI015738GB-PPON: PDGP-3243-ZXQW Ardmore, 55 Diamond Road, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT29 4QYContact email
  • SAGOSS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 05937380GB-PPON: PYBG-7685-RZZL Garden Cottage, Henley-On-Thames, South East, RG9 4NRContact email
  • UMBIZO LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 11601159GB-PPON: PPJX-1353-WPMX 70 Tarbolton Crescent, Altrincham, North West, WA15 8LFContact email

Official documents & specifications (11)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Preliminary market engagement notice planningPreliminary market engagement noticeUK2Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender