Scope
Reference
GEL-HE-25372
Description
The services cover end‑to‑end management of biological samples, including receipt, verification and secure storage in controlled ultra‑low‑temperature environments. Samples are processed through a range of laboratory workflows that include DNA and RNA extraction, quality control testing, normalisation, and preparation for downstream sequencing all delivered on a per‑sample basis, there is no fixed maximum number of samples. Additional activities include aliquoting, pooling, reformatting into required labware, and arranging shipments to designated laboratories. Project‑specific workflows may be developed to meet bespoke requirements.
Contract 1. Biorepository and Processing services
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,843,498 excluding VAT
- £2,212,197.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 4 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract does not provide an automatic or unilateral right to make additional purchases; however, it does enable further services or increased volumes to be added through its formal Change Control procedure. Under the formal Change Control Procedure, any expansion of scope-such as additional processing, storage capacity, new workflows, or increased sample batching volumes-must be requested, assessed, and mutually agreed by both parties before becoming contractually binding. This mechanism allows the Authority to procure additional work when needed but only through a structured and approved variation to the existing services.
CPV classifications
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
UK BIOCENTRE LIMITED
- Companies House: 07618653
Java Park Bradbourne Drive
Milton Keynes
MK7 8AT
United Kingdom
Email: info@ukbiocentre.com
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Biorepository and Processing services
Contracting authority
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
- Companies House: 08493132
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBTW-5897-QJGY
Level 21 One Canada Square
London
E14 5AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government